Fragrance comparison

Guimauve de Soie vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 1,965 ratings analysed

Guimauve de Soie

DSH Perfumes

4.0519 votes

Rank #21,322 PowderyViolet

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33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #24,065 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 4 of 5 categories.

Guimauve de Soie
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on 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 sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Guimauve de Soie1/5

Quelques Fleurs l'Original4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Guimauve de SoieDSH Perfumes

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

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

37%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 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

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original

SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original

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

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

almond69%

musky61%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafAniseLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Parma VioletOrris RootHeliotropeBitter AlmondCacaoBulgarian RoseMimosa

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVanillaCivetMossTonka BeanAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Australian Sandalwood

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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 30%Date 25%Party 6%

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#21,322

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#24,065

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGuimauve de SoieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guimauve de Soie translates directly to silk marshmallow, but this is far from a sticky candy bomb. The fragrance opens with a brief snap of green violet leaf and crisp bergamot before softening into a pillowy haze. You quickly pick up powdery Parma violet and buttery orris root, paired with the faint bitterness of gr…

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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, Guimauve de Soie or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 4 of 5 categories. Guimauve de Soie is rated 4.05/5 from 19 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Guimauve de Soie for a powdery and violet character. Wins on 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 sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Guimauve de Soie or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Guimauve de Soie 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Guimauve de Soie or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, Guimauve de Soie 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Guimauve de Soie and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Musk.

Is Guimauve de Soie or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?

Guimauve de Soie suits daytime wear; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Guimauve de Soie and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Guimauve de Soie has top notes of Violet Leaf, Anise, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Parma Violet, Orris Root, Heliotrope and Bitter Almond, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Civet and Moss. 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.