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L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 7,316 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Quelques Fleurs l'Original

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum6/8
Quelques Fleurs l'Original1/8
Ratings & consensus
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Longevity
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Versatility
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Fragranxe ranking
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
L'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumGuerlain
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.29/ 5 · 5,370 votes
Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%
4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
55%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

5,370 votes

41%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

1,946 votes

Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityL'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value51
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
floral92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
violet69%
woody61%
white floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
AniseNeroliCorianderBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
HeliotropeCarnationVioletClovesYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseJasmineOrchid
Base6 to 8 hours
IrisVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver
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
Spring54
Summer34
Fall100
Winter88
Day72
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night44
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex23
Women75
Men2
Unisex5
Women94
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#983

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#25,666

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum by Guerlain opens with an unmistakable burst of spicy anise, coriander, and crisp bergamot. The citrus quickly yields to a dense, velvety bouquet where powdery violet, clove-tinged carnation, and sweet heliotrope take center stage. As the floral layers settle, the composition deepens into a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 5,370 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum lasts longest (L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 75/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Projection is very close: L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 65/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100 for sillage.

Do L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Carnation and Violet.

Is L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum suits evening wear; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum has top notes of Anise, Neroli, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Carnation, Violet and Cloves, a base of Iris, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood. 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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