Fragrance comparison

Gardenia 1933 vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,959 ratings analysed

Gardenia 1933

Tuvaché · 1933

3.6913 votes

Rank #22,351 White FloralWoody

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30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #24,407 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gardenia 1933
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gardenia 19332/5

Quelques Fleurs l'Original3/5

Ratings & consensus: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Sillage & projection: Gardenia 1933
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Fragranxe ranking: Gardenia 1933

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gardenia 1933Tuvaché

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 61%

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

15%Love

62%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original

SillageGardenia 1933

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

white floral100%

woody83%

tuberose65%

lactonic48%

amber30%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeHeliotropeClary SageCyclamen

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaJasmineTuberoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyTarragonViolet Leaf

Base5-7 hrs

BenzoinSandalwoodOakmossMusk

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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 39%Casual 25%Party 19%Work 17%

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#22,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1933

Reviews7

Overall rank#24,407

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGardenia 1933Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuvaché Gardenia 1933 opens with a sharp, medicinal crackle of bitter orange, herbal clary sage, and powdery cyclamen. That solvent blast recedes fast. Within ten minutes, a massive floral heart takes charge, led by waxy gardenia and narcotic tuberose. The texture feels buttery, thick, and unmistakably retro. Creamy y…

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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, Gardenia 1933 or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 3 of 5 categories. Gardenia 1933 is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Gardenia 1933 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gardenia 1933 or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Gardenia 1933 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gardenia 1933 or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Projection is very close: Gardenia 1933 67/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100 for sillage.

Do Gardenia 1933 and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Gardenia 1933 or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?

Gardenia 1933 suits daytime wear; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gardenia 1933 and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Gardenia 1933 has top notes of Bitter Orange, Heliotrope, Clary Sage and Cyclamen, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Musk. 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.