Fragrance comparison

Fleurs d'Amour vs Van Cleef

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,276 ratings analysed

6 wins

Fleurs d'Amour

Roger & Gallet

4.5941 votes

Rank #6,164 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Van Cleef

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.121,235 votes

Rank #721 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Amour takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Fleurs d'Amour6/7

Van Cleef1/7

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: Van Cleef

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleurs d'AmourRoger & Gallet

Van CleefVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.59/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

4.12/ 5 · 1,235 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

73%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

43%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,235 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Amour

SillageFleurs d'Amour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value47

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

white floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

balsamic77%

vanilla69%

green61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAldehydesGeraniumLemonOrangeGalbanum

Heart

RoseHoneyLily-of-the-ValleyVioletCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

MuskCivetAmbergrisOakmossSandalwoodOpoponaxVetiverTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

MarigoldGalbanumNeroliRaspberryBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

GeraniumOrange BlossomJasmineRose

Base8-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Galbanum and Rose. Durations are only published for Van Cleef, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter86

Day67

Night100

Spring32

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#721

PerfumerPascal Giraux

Launched—

Reviews104

Category winnerVan CleefHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Van Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a bold, golden warmth reminiscent of classic 1990s perfumery. The fragrance opens with an intriguing herbal splash of bitter galbanum and marigold petals, brightened by tart raspberry and sunny bergamot. As the initial sharp green bite softens, a generous bouquet of spicy geran…

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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, Fleurs d'Amour or Van Cleef?

Fleurs d'Amour takes 6 of 7 categories. Fleurs d'Amour is rated 4.59/5 from 41 votes; Van Cleef is rated 4.12/5 from 1,235 votes. Choose Fleurs d'Amour for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Van Cleef for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleurs d'Amour or Van Cleef?

Fleurs d'Amour lasts longest (Fleurs d'Amour 83/100, Van Cleef 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleurs d'Amour or Van Cleef?

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

Do Fleurs d'Amour and Van Cleef smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Galbanum and Rose.

Is Fleurs d'Amour or Van Cleef better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fleurs d'Amour and Van Cleef?

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. Van Cleef has top notes of Marigold, Galbanum, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.