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Elixir d'Amour vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 1,965 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Elixir d'Amour

    Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Quelques Fleurs l'Original

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elixir d'Amour2/5
Quelques Fleurs l'Original3/5
Ratings & consensus
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Sillage & projection
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Value for money
Elixir d'Amour
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Elixir d'Amour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Elixir d'AmourHei Poa
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.26/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 29%Had 20%Want 52%
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 hate
53%Love
37%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

41%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

1,946 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original

SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value59
¤ Price value51
Category winnerElixir d'AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
sweet88%
vanilla77%
coconut65%
yellow floral53%
honey42%
white floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Tiare FlowerYlang-Ylang
Heart
JasmineRoseOrange Blossom
Base
CoconutTonka BeanHoneyVanilla
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon
Heart3-5 hrs
LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet
Base7-10 hrs
OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs l'Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring62
Summer100
Fall31
Winter23
Day100
Night75
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex9
Women82
Men2
Unisex5
Women94
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,910

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#26,939

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElixir d'AmourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hei Poa Elixir d'Amour smells like stepping onto a sunlit Polynesian beach with a fresh garland of tiare flower and buttery ylang-ylang around your neck. The opening pairs lush tropical white petals with the gentle sweetness of orange blossom and soft red rose. As it warms up on your skin, a smooth base of creamy coco…

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, Elixir d'Amour or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 3 of 5 categories. Elixir d'Amour is rated 4.26/5 from 19 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Elixir d'Amour for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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, Elixir d'Amour or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Elixir d'Amour 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir d'Amour or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, Elixir d'Amour 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir d'Amour and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Orange Blossom.

Is Elixir d'Amour or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?

Elixir d'Amour suits daytime wear; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir d'Amour and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Elixir d'Amour has top notes of Tiare Flower and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Coconut, Tonka Bean, Honey and Vanilla. 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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