Fragrance comparison

Amberose vs Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Amberose

G Parfums

3.8010 votes

Rank #60,320 RoseCitrus

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43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire

Houbigant

5.003 votes

Rank #41,361 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire takes 2 of 4 categories.

Amberose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amberose1/4

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Amberose
Fragranxe ranking: Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AmberoseG Parfums

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e AnniversaireHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 79%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus86%

floral72%

amber58%

warm spicy44%

powdery30%

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCitrusesJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseSpicy NotesViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmbergrisVanillaTonka BeanAmberwoodIris

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLemonTarragonOrange BlossomGreen NotesCitruses

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineLilacVioletRoseTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang YlangHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskTonka BeanOakmossAmberCivetHoneyVanillaSandalwood

Category winnerAmberoseLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night69

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 28%Work 24%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,320

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,361

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l’Original 250e AnniversaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amberose by G Parfums opens with a brisk flash of bergamot, tart citruses, and heady jasmine before settling into a deep, velvety heart. Oleg Grabchuk balances a classic crimson rose with piquant warm spices and powdery violet, preventing the floral heart from feeling overly sweet or dated. As the hours progress, the …

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Houbigant Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire delivers a bright, historic floral bouquet packed with lush botanicals and sparkling citrus. The opening hits with crisp bergamot, tart lemon, and sharp herbal tarragon before settling into a dense floral heart. Sweet lilac, dewy lily-of-the-valley, and honeyed or…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amberose or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire takes 2 of 4 categories. Amberose is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Amberose for a rose and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amberose or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire 80/100, Amberose 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amberose or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

Projection is very close: Amberose 75/100, Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire 75/100 for sillage.

Do Amberose and Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Amberose or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire better for summer or winter?

Amberose suits daytime wear; Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amberose and Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

Amberose has top notes of Bergamot, Citruses and Jasmine, heart notes of Rose, Spicy Notes and Violet, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Tarragon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Lilac, Violet and Rose, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Amber.