Background vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Background takes 7 of 7 categories.
BackgroundChoose it for a anis and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Background7/7
Quelques Fleurs l'Original0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Background
- Community sentiment
- Background
- Longevity
- Background
- Sillage & projection
- Background
- Value for money
- Background
- Versatility
- Background
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Background
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BackgroundJil SanderQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigantWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.52/ 5 · 181 votes
Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%
4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerBackgroundRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
33%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
181 votes
41%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
1,946 votes
Category winnerBackgroundMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBackground
SillageBackground
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBackgroundBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyanis100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
white floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
Scent match17%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AniseRaspberryTarragonLavenderBergamotLemon
Heart
CinnamonCarnationJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeRose
Base
BenzoinVanillaCedarTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMusk
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon
Heart3-5 hrs
LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet
Base7-10 hrs
OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesTarragon, Bergamot, Lemon and Carnation. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs l'Original, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring92
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night44
Category winnerBackgroundMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,595
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#26,759
PerfumerRobert Bienaimé
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBackgroundHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBackground by Jil Sander is a distinctive oriental fougere that opens with a brisk combination of sweet anise, tart raspberry, and herbal lavender. As the initial freshness settles on the skin, a warm core of cinnamon, carnation, and powdery heliotrope emerges, adding a cozy spicy sweetness. The base grounds the fragr…
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, Background or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Background takes 7 of 7 categories. Background is rated 4.52/5 from 181 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Background for a anis and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Background or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Background lasts longest (Background 77/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Background or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Background projects furthest (Background 68/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Background and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Bergamot, Lemon and Carnation.
Is Background or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?
For summer, Background is the stronger pick. For winter, Background is the stronger pick. Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Background and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Background has top notes of Anise, Raspberry, Tarragon and Lavender, heart notes of Cinnamon, Carnation, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Cedar and Tonka Bean. 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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