Fragrance comparison

Jil Sander No. 4 vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 3,951 ratings analysed

5 wins

Jil Sander No. 4

Jil Sander

4.032,005 votes

Rank #663 AromaticPowdery

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #25,085 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander No. 4 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jil Sander No. 4
Choose it for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jil Sander No. 45/7

Quelques Fleurs l'Original2/7

Ratings & consensus: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Community sentiment: Jil Sander No. 4
Longevity: Jil Sander No. 4
Sillage & projection: Jil Sander No. 4
Value for money: Jil Sander No. 4
Versatility: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil Sander No. 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jil Sander No. 4Jil Sander

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 2,005 votes

Have 68%Had 32%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 hate

38%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,005 votes

41%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,946 votes

Category winnerJil Sander No. 4Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander No. 4

SillageJil Sander No. 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value51

Category winnerJil Sander No. 4Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

powdery92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumGalbanumPeachGeraniumRoseAniseBergamot

Heart

TuberoseCarnationNutmegYlang-YlangMyrrhJasmineHeliotropeTarragon

Base

CivetSandalwoodOakmossCorianderVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmbergris

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base7-10 hrs

OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRose, Bergamot, Tuberose and Carnation. 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

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex21

Women77

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#663

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews193

Overall rank#25,085

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJil Sander No. 4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jil Sander No. 4 delivers a lush blend of spiced dark plum, velvety peach, and creamy tuberose layered over an earthy base of oakmoss, sandalwood, and warm vanilla. It opens with an unmistakable burst of sweet fruit and aromatic green galbanum before settling into a powdery floral heart warmed by nutmeg and carnation.…

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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, Jil Sander No. 4 or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Jil Sander No. 4 takes 5 of 7 categories. Jil Sander No. 4 is rated 4.03/5 from 2,005 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Jil Sander No. 4 for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jil Sander No. 4 or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

They last about the same: Jil Sander No. 4 74/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Jil Sander No. 4 or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Jil Sander No. 4 projects furthest (Jil Sander No. 4 68/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jil Sander No. 4 and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Tuberose and Carnation.

Is Jil Sander No. 4 or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jil Sander No. 4 is the stronger pick. For winter, Jil Sander No. 4 is the stronger pick. Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jil Sander No. 4 and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Jil Sander No. 4 has top notes of Plum, Galbanum, Peach and Geranium, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Nutmeg and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Coriander. 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.