Fragrance comparison

Fleurs d'Été vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,059 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fleurs d'Été

Bienaimé

4.17113 votes

Rank #6,748 FloralPowdery

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76%scent match

Very similar

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #25,085 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Été takes 5 of 5 categories.

Fleurs d'Été
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fleurs d'Été5/5

Quelques Fleurs l'Original0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleurs d'ÉtéBienaimé

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerFleurs d'ÉtéRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Été

SillageFleurs d'Été

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value51

Category winnerFleurs d'ÉtéBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery84%

fresh61%

citrus46%

musky38%

white floral30%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match76%Very similar · both floral, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyTarragonBergamotLemon

Heart

LilacVioletCarnationOrange BlossomTuberoseRoseJasmine

Base

MuskOrrisCivetSandalwoodTonka BeanCedarOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base7-10 hrs

OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lemon. 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

Spring100

Summer20

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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#6,748

PerfumerPatrice Revillard

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#25,085

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFleurs d'ÉtéHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleurs d'Été by Bienaimé is a Floral fragrance for women. Fleurs d'Été was launched in 1935. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Lilac, Violet, Carnation, Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Orr…

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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, Fleurs d'Été or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Fleurs d'Été takes 5 of 5 categories. Fleurs d'Été is rated 4.17/5 from 113 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Fleurs d'Été for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleurs d'Été or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

They last about the same: Fleurs d'Été 74/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Fleurs d'Été projects furthest (Fleurs d'Été 68/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleurs d'Été and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lemon.

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

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

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

Fleurs d'Été has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lilac, Violet, Carnation and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Orris, Civet and Sandalwood. 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.