Fragrance comparison

Gharami vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,955 ratings analysed

Gharami

Ajmal

4.679 votes

Rank #34,024 WoodyPowdery

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44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #26,759 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gharami
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gharami1/4

Quelques Fleurs l'Original3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GharamiAjmal

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original

SillageGharami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value51

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

rose61%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmbergris

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base7-10 hrs

OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,024

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,759

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Gharami is a citrusy orange blossom opening that quickly turns into a classic floral heart, rose and jasmine with a soft iris powder. In the dry down it reads woody and mossy, with sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and musk adding a slightly earthy warmth. It suits anyone who likes traditional floral woody musks wit…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gharami or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 3 of 4 categories. Gharami is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Gharami for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gharami or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Gharami 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gharami or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Gharami projects furthest (Gharami 70/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gharami and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

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

Gharami suits day or night wear; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Gharami has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. 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.