Fragrance comparison

Expression vs Fleurs d'Amour

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 255 ratings analysed

Expression

Jacques Fath

4.23214 votes

Rank #3,189 WoodyHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Fleurs d'Amour

Roger & Gallet

4.5941 votes

Rank #6,164 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Amour takes 6 of 7 categories.

Expression
Choose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Fleurs d'Amour
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Expression1/7

Fleurs d'Amour6/7

Ratings & consensus: Fleurs d'Amour
Community sentiment: Fleurs d'Amour
Longevity: Fleurs d'Amour
Sillage & projection: Fleurs d'Amour
Value for money: Fleurs d'Amour
Versatility: Fleurs d'Amour
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Expression

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExpressionJacques Fath

Fleurs d'AmourRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.59/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

185 votes

73%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Amour

SillageFleurs d'Amour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

honey92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

animalic69%

green61%

citrus100%

amber92%

white floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMandarin OrangeGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

HoneyGalbanumCarnationRoseCorianderYlang-YlangIris

Base

BeeswaxLeatherAmbergrisOakmossPatchouliOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

Top

BergamotAldehydesGeraniumLemonOrangeGalbanum

Heart

RoseHoneyLily-of-the-ValleyVioletCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

MuskCivetAmbergrisOakmossSandalwoodOpoponaxVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Honey and Galbanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter86

Day67

Night100

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,189

PerfumerRaymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#6,164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerExpressionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Expression by Jacques Fath is a potent 1977 oriental floral. It opens with sharp, soapy aldehydes and green notes before settling into a deep, honeyed leather base. This classic composition rewards those who appreciate traditional, heavy-hitting oakmoss and carnation. Best suited for cooler weather when its complex, a…

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Fleurs d'Amour reads as an old-school floral with a bright citrus and aldehydic lift, then settles into orange blossom, carnation, honeyed florals, powder, moss, and a soft animalic trail. Reviews describe it as strong, complex, and distinctly vintage. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfume styles, especially soa…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Expression or Fleurs d'Amour?

Fleurs d'Amour takes 6 of 7 categories. Expression is rated 4.23/5 from 214 votes; Fleurs d'Amour is rated 4.59/5 from 41 votes. Choose Expression for a woody and honey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Fleurs d'Amour for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Expression or Fleurs d'Amour?

Fleurs d'Amour lasts longest (Fleurs d'Amour 83/100, Expression 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Expression or Fleurs d'Amour?

Fleurs d'Amour projects furthest (Fleurs d'Amour 83/100, Expression 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Expression and Fleurs d'Amour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Honey and Galbanum.

Is Expression or Fleurs d'Amour better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleurs d'Amour is the stronger pick. For winter, Expression is the stronger pick. Fleurs d'Amour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Expression and Fleurs d'Amour?

Expression has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Galbanum, Carnation and Rose, a base of Beeswax, Leather, Ambergris and Oakmoss. Fleurs d'Amour has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Geranium and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Honey, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Civet, Ambergris and Oakmoss.