Fragrance comparison

L'Eau de Circe 05 vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,359 ratings analysed

L'Eau de Circe 05

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.75413 votes

Rank #30,153 FloralFruity

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22%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #25,426 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 6 of 7 categories.

L'Eau de Circe 05
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Eau de Circe 051/7

Quelques Fleurs l'Original6/7

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: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Versatility: L'Eau de Circe 05
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

L'Eau de Circe 05Pierre Guillaume Paris

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 413 votes

Have 58%Had 42%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

27%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

413 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original

SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value51

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

honey69%

patchouli61%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White PeachOsmanthusOrchidHoneyPatchouliTangerineAmberDamask RoseJasmineYlang-YlangWoodsy NotesGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base7-10 hrs

OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesHoney, Amber, Damask Rose and Jasmine. 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

Spring100

Summer84

Fall80

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night44

Category winnerL'Eau de Circe 05Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex30

Women66

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,153

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,426

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau de Circe 05 is a sweet floral fragrance built on a base of white peach and honey. The composition stays soft, utilizing green notes to cut the initial sugary fruitiness. It projects a quiet, vintage cosmetic vibe that fits relaxed weekend wear during warm spring afternoons.

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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, L'Eau de Circe 05 or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 6 of 7 categories. L'Eau de Circe 05 is rated 3.75/5 from 413 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose L'Eau de Circe 05 for a floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. 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, L'Eau de Circe 05 or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, L'Eau de Circe 05 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau de Circe 05 or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, L'Eau de Circe 05 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau de Circe 05 and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Honey, Amber, Damask Rose and Jasmine.

Is L'Eau de Circe 05 or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Eau de Circe 05 is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Eau de Circe 05 is the stronger pick. Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau de Circe 05 and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

L'Eau de Circe 05 features White Peach, Osmanthus, Orchid, Honey and Patchouli. 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.