Contradiction vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 6 of 8 categories.
ContradictionChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Contradiction2/8
Quelques Fleurs l'Original6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Community sentiment
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Longevity
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Sillage & projection
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Value for money
- Contradiction
- Versatility
- Contradiction
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Fragranxe ranking
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ContradictionCalvin KleinQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigantWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 2,685 votes
Have 37%Had 49%Want 14%
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 hate24%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
2,685 votes
41%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
1,946 votes
Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalMost 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 winnerContradictionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral92%
woody84%
fresh77%
rose69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LilyPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidFalse JasmineRose
Heart2 to 4 hours
EucalyptusLilacJasmineBlackberry
Base3 to 6 hours
SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon
Heart3-5 hrs
LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet
Base7-10 hrs
OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean
Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer56
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night41
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night44
Category winnerContradictionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,064
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Daniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,027
PerfumerRobert Bienaimé
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotContradiction by Calvin Klein presents an unusual blend of cool herbal freshness and lush florals. The opening combines clean lily, fresh peony, lily-of-the-valley, orchid, false jasmine, and rose for a vibrant floral bouquet. What sets the composition apart is the cooling touch of eucalyptus in the heart, which cuts …
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, Contradiction or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 6 of 8 categories. Contradiction is rated 3.74/5 from 2,685 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Contradiction for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Contradiction or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Contradiction 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Contradiction or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, Contradiction 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Contradiction and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Lilac and Jasmine.
Is Contradiction or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?
For summer, Contradiction is the stronger pick. For winter, Contradiction is the stronger pick. Contradiction suits daytime wear; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Contradiction and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Contradiction has top notes of Lily, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Lilac, Jasmine and Blackberry, a base of Sandalwood, Musk 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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