Fragrance comparison

Fleur de Magnolia vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,962 ratings analysed

Fleur de Magnolia

Evocative Perfumes

4.1216 votes

Rank #49,819 FloralWhite Floral

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59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #24,005 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 5 of 5 categories.

Fleur de Magnolia
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Best in spring, 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.

Fleur de Magnolia0/5

Quelques Fleurs l'Original5/5

Ratings & consensus: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Sillage & projection: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Fleur de MagnoliaEvocative Perfumes

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 67%

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

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original

SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value51

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral86%

citrus72%

powdery58%

warm spicy44%

green30%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both floral, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaGreen TeaJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

Powdery NotesCarnation

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 39%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 7%

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#49,819

PerfumerMark Evans

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,005

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evocative Perfumes Fleur de Magnolia is a vibrant floral built around crisp citrus and dewy flower petals. The scent starts with a bright splash of orange blossom and tart citruses before softening into waxy magnolia and dry green tea. A hint of jasmine adds subtle sweetness without turning thick or syrupy. As the per…

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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, Fleur de Magnolia or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 5 of 5 categories. Fleur de Magnolia is rated 4.12/5 from 16 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Fleur de Magnolia for a floral and white floral character. Best in spring, 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, Fleur de Magnolia or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Fleur de Magnolia 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur de Magnolia or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, Fleur de Magnolia 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur de Magnolia and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Citruses, Jasmine and Carnation.

Is Fleur de Magnolia or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?

Fleur de Magnolia suits daytime wear; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur de Magnolia and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Fleur de Magnolia has top notes of Orange Blossom and Citruses, heart notes of Magnolia, Green Tea and Jasmine, a base of Powdery Notes and Carnation. 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.