Fragrance comparison

Electra Elixir vs Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Electra Elixir

Maison de l'Avenir

4.502 votes

Rank #39,989 CitrusAromatic

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire

Houbigant

5.003 votes

Rank #40,789 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Electra Elixir takes 2 of 4 categories.

Electra Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Electra Elixir2/4

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Electra Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Electra Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Electra ElixirMaison de l'Avenir

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e AnniversaireHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value25

Category winnerElectra ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

green69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainBergamotTarragonGalbanumOrangeLemonBasilLime

Heart

HeliotropeTuberoseJasmineVioletCassisPeachRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLeatherAmberCivetMuskOak

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLemonTarragonOrange BlossomGreen NotesCitruses

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineLilacVioletRoseTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang YlangHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskTonka BeanOakmossAmberCivetHoneyVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tarragon, Lemon and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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#39,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#40,789

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElectra ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Electra Elixir by Maison de l'Avenir introduces a sharp, green opening driven by galbanum and petitgrain before settling into a sweet floral heart. The composition balances crisp citrus with a heavy, powdery base. It feels tailored for individuals looking for a noticeable, modern fragrance that transitions easily from…

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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, Electra Elixir or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

Electra Elixir takes 2 of 4 categories. Electra Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Electra Elixir for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire for a citrus and floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Electra Elixir 80/100, Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

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

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

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tarragon, Lemon and Heliotrope.

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

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

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

Electra Elixir has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Tarragon and Galbanum, heart notes of Heliotrope, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Leather and Amber. 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.