Anthracite vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Anthracite takes 4 of 7 categories.
AnthraciteChoose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Anthracite4/7
Quelques Fleurs l'Original3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Community sentiment
- Anthracite
- Longevity
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Sillage & projection
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Value for money
- Anthracite
- Versatility
- Anthracite
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Anthracite
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AnthraciteJacomoQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigantWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%
4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
56%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
127 votes
41%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
1,946 votes
Category winnerAnthraciteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original
SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAnthraciteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
white floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, green and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HiacynthBasilBergamotLemon
Heart
NarcissusOrris RootOrange BlossomTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRoseJasmine
Base
AmberVetiverCedarHeliotropeBenzoinMuskVanilla
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon
Heart3-5 hrs
LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet
Base7-10 hrs
OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs l'Original, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall94
Winter78
Day100
Night58
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night44
Category winnerAnthraciteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,670
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#26,854
PerfumerRobert Bienaimé
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAnthraciteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAnthracite by Jacomo is a complex oriental floral fragrance launched in 1990. It balances green notes like hyacinth and basil against a dense base of vanilla, benzoin, and amber. This scent feels mysterious and dark, suited for cooler weather when you want a fragrance that feels like an enchanted forest.
Reviews →Quelques Fleurs l'Original is the historic blueprint for complex multi-floral perfumery. The spray opens with a sharp burst of bitter tarragon, crisp bergamot, and zesty lemon that cuts through the air like fresh garden shears. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol fizz softens into an expansive heart of velvety lil…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Anthracite or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Anthracite takes 4 of 7 categories. Anthracite is rated 4.13/5 from 127 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Anthracite for a green and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Anthracite or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Anthracite 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Anthracite or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, Anthracite 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Anthracite and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.
Is Anthracite or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?
For summer, Anthracite is the stronger pick. For winter, Anthracite is the stronger pick. Anthracite suits daytime wear; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Anthracite and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Anthracite has top notes of Hiacynth, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Heliotrope. Quelques Fleurs l'Original has top notes of Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Honey, Civet and Musk.
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