Fragrance comparison

Fleurs de Freesia vs La Formidable

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

2 wins

Fleurs de Freesia

Pawis

5.001 votes

Rank #46,989 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

La Formidable

Bourjois

3.6250 votes

Rank #19,303 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs de Freesia takes 2 of 3 categories.

Fleurs de Freesia
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
La Formidable
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fleurs de Freesia2/3

La Formidable1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fleurs de Freesia
Sillage & projection: Fleurs de Freesia
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Formidable

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleurs de FreesiaPawis

La FormidableBourjois

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.62/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

20%Love

38%Like

28%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityFleurs de Freesia

SillageFleurs de Freesia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

patchouli84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

floral100%

citrus90%

patchouli80%

fresh spicy70%

woody60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotFreesia

Heart

Lily of the ValleyWhite Rose

Base

White OrchidPatchouliMusk

Top

BergamotSolar Notes

Heart

FreesiaFloral Notes

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter29

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,303

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerLa FormidableHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleurs de Freesia by Pawis reads as a soft white-floral scent with a fresh freesia opening, a gentle rose and lily of the valley heart, and a clean musky base. It leans sweet, powdery, and slightly patchouli-tinted rather than sharp or green. If you like bouquet-style florals that feel polished and easy to wear, this …

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Bourjois La Formidable opens with a sharp burst of bergamot backed by warm solar notes that feel bright and energetic in morning light. As the crisp citrus settles, a soft floral heart of freesia and jasmine-like white petals takes over, giving the scent a clean, breezy texture. An earthy patchouli base grounds the co…

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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 de Freesia or La Formidable?

Fleurs de Freesia takes 2 of 3 categories. Fleurs de Freesia is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; La Formidable is rated 3.62/5 from 50 votes. Choose Fleurs de Freesia for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose La Formidable for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleurs de Freesia or La Formidable?

Fleurs de Freesia lasts longest (Fleurs de Freesia 60/100, La Formidable 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleurs de Freesia or La Formidable?

Fleurs de Freesia projects furthest (Fleurs de Freesia 75/100, La Formidable 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleurs de Freesia and La Formidable smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and patchouli accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia and Patchouli.

Is Fleurs de Freesia or La Formidable better for summer or winter?

La Formidable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleurs de Freesia and La Formidable?

Fleurs de Freesia has top notes of Bergamot and Freesia, heart notes of Lily of the Valley and White Rose, a base of White Orchid, Patchouli and Musk. La Formidable has top notes of Bergamot and Solar Notes, heart notes of Freesia and Floral Notes, a base of Patchouli.