Fragrance comparison

Kanon for Men vs Quelques Fleurs Royale

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,465 ratings analysed

Kanon for Men

Kanøn

3.88175 votes

Rank #8,512 WoodyEarthy

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27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Quelques Fleurs Royale

Houbigant

4.161,290 votes

Rank #22,689 White FloralHoney

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quelques Fleurs Royale takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kanon for Men
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Quelques Fleurs Royale
Choose it for a white floral and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kanon for Men3/7

Quelques Fleurs Royale4/7

Ratings & consensus: Quelques Fleurs Royale
Community sentiment: Quelques Fleurs Royale
Longevity: Quelques Fleurs Royale
Sillage & projection: Quelques Fleurs Royale
Value for money: Kanon for Men
Versatility: Kanon for Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kanon for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kanon for MenKanøn

Quelques Fleurs RoyaleHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%

4.16/ 5 · 1,290 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs RoyaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

175 votes

42%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,290 votes

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs RoyaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs Royale

SillageQuelques Fleurs Royale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value47

Category winnerKanon for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

honey92%

powdery84%

tuberose77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageSicilian BergamotLime

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyEgyptian JasmineVioletOlibanumCinnamon

Base

MossOakmossMuskPatchouliSandalwoodAmberHoneyHaitian Vetiver

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitSicilian Bergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

White Mimosa HoneyIndian TuberoseMoroccan RoseEgyptian Jasmine

Base7-9 hrs

Orris RootSandalwoodWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesSicilian Bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine, Sandalwood and Amber. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs Royale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer41

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer54

Fall0

Winter67

Day100

Night37

Category winnerKanon for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Work 34%Casual 29%Date 27%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#22,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKanon for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kanon for Men opens with a sharp burst of lime and Sicilian bergamot, balanced by the herbal crunch of clary sage. It settles into a mossy, woody base sweetened by a distinct honey note and anchored by patchouli. This vintage blend is built for casual daytime wear during the crisp days of autumn.

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Houbigant Quelques Fleurs Royale opens with a brief burst of tangy grapefruit and bright Sicilian bergamot before settling into its opulent core. The scent quickly reveals velvety Egyptian jasmine, Moroccan rose, and heady tuberose steeped in golden mimosa honey. It smells like fresh spring blossoms dipped in sweet ne…

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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, Kanon for Men or Quelques Fleurs Royale?

Quelques Fleurs Royale takes 4 of 7 categories. Kanon for Men is rated 3.88/5 from 175 votes; Quelques Fleurs Royale is rated 4.16/5 from 1,290 votes. Choose Kanon for Men for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs Royale for a white floral and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kanon for Men or Quelques Fleurs Royale?

Quelques Fleurs Royale lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs Royale 71/100, Kanon for Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kanon for Men or Quelques Fleurs Royale?

Quelques Fleurs Royale projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs Royale 64/100, Kanon for Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kanon for Men and Quelques Fleurs Royale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Sicilian Bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Kanon for Men or Quelques Fleurs Royale better for summer or winter?

For summer, Quelques Fleurs Royale is the stronger pick. For winter, Kanon for Men is the stronger pick. Kanon for Men suits daytime wear; Quelques Fleurs Royale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kanon for Men and Quelques Fleurs Royale?

Kanon for Men has top notes of Clary Sage, Sicilian Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Egyptian Jasmine, Violet and Olibanum, a base of Moss, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli. Quelques Fleurs Royale has top notes of Grapefruit and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of White Mimosa Honey, Indian Tuberose, Moroccan Rose and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, White Musk and Amber.