Fragrance comparison

En Avion vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 2,208 ratings analysed

En Avion

Caron

4.25262 votes

Rank #5,416 FloralWhite Floral

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #24,065 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

En Avion
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

En Avion4/8

Quelques Fleurs l'Original4/8

Ratings & consensus: En Avion
Community sentiment: En Avion
Longevity: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Sillage & projection: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Value for money: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Versatility: En Avion
Note pyramid (duration): Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Fragranxe ranking: En Avion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

En AvionCaron

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 262 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 41%

4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerEn AvionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

36%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

262 votes

41%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,946 votes

Category winnerEn AvionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original

SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value51

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

amber84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CarnationNeroliRoseOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineLilac

Base8-10+ hrs

OpoponaxAmberSandalwoodMusk

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 season

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerEn AvionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex29

Women59

Date 42%Party 24%Work 18%Casual 16%

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

Date 37%Work 32%Casual 22%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,416

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#24,065

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEn AvionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron En Avion opens with a bold flare of spicy carnation, bitter orange, and crisp neroli. You get an immediate kick of clove warmth. Seconds later, sunlit orange blossom and lilac soften the initial bite into an intoxicating vintage floral heart. The real magic happens two hours in. Rich opoponax resin, warm amber, …

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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…

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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, En Avion or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. En Avion is rated 4.25/5 from 262 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose En Avion for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, En Avion or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, En Avion 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, En Avion or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, En Avion 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do En Avion and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Carnation, Rose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is En Avion or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, En Avion is the stronger pick. For winter, En Avion is the stronger pick. En Avion suits evening wear; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in En Avion and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

En Avion has top notes of Carnation, Neroli, Rose and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Lilac, a base of Opoponax, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.