Fragrance comparison

Gilda vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 2,021 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gilda

Pierre Wulff

4.5575 votes

Rank #25,490 White FloralWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #24,419 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gilda takes 6 of 7 categories.

Gilda
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gilda6/7

Quelques Fleurs l'Original1/7

Ratings & consensus: Gilda
Community sentiment: Gilda
Longevity: Gilda
Sillage & projection: Gilda
Value for money: Gilda
Versatility: Gilda
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

GildaPierre Wulff

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%

4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerGildaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

35%Like

1%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

41%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,946 votes

Category winnerGildaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityGilda

SillageGilda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value51

Category winnerGildaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

powdery69%

floral61%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleTarragonAfrican Orange FlowerBergamot

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangOrchidJasmineCarnationRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanilleSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarMusk

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base7-10 hrs

OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesTarragon, Bergamot, Tuberose 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

Spring46

Summer57

Fall100

Winter64

Day55

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerGildaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

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#25,490

PerfumerFrancis Camail

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,419

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Released in the mid-1980s, Gilda by Pierre Wulff is a bold vintage floral with a heavy footprint. It balances a sweet tropical opening against a dry woodiness. A sharp bite of tarragon cuts through syrupy pineapple, leading into a dense wall of white flowers. This scent suits collectors who appreciate the loud, unfilt…

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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, Gilda or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Gilda takes 6 of 7 categories. Gilda is rated 4.55/5 from 75 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Gilda for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Gilda lasts longest (Gilda 76/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Gilda projects furthest (Gilda 72/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gilda and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Bergamot, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang.

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

For summer, Gilda is the stronger pick. For winter, Gilda is the stronger pick. Gilda suits evening wear; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Gilda has top notes of Pineapple, Tarragon, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin. 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.