Iris vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 7 of 8 categories.
IrisChoose it for a iris and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iris1/8
Quelques Fleurs l'Original7/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Community sentiment
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Longevity
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Sillage & projection
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Value for money
- Iris
- Versatility
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Fragranxe ranking
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IrisYardleyQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigantWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 227 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
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 hate17%Love
63%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
227 votes
41%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
1,946 votes
Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original
SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIrisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
violet92%
powdery84%
green77%
fresh69%
earthy61%
white floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery, green and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Green LeavesCitruses
Heart2-3 hrs
IrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base4-6 hrs
Vanilla
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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day100
Night19
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night44
Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,050
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,759
PerfumerRobert Bienaimé
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIris by Yardley opens with a clean, dewy snap of crushed green leaves and zesty citrus, instantly bringing to mind a cool walk through an English cottage garden after a morning shower. As the brisk opening settles, a soft floral heart takes over, led by powdery iris, velvety violet, and fresh garden rose. Lily-of-the-…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Iris or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 7 of 8 categories. Iris is rated 3.80/5 from 227 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Iris for a iris and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Iris or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iris or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, Iris 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.
Is Iris or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Quelques Fleurs l'Original is the stronger pick. Iris suits daytime wear; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Iris has top notes of Green Leaves and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vanilla. 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.
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