Fragrance comparison

L'Oree du Bois vs Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 441 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Oree du Bois

Jacques Fath

3.69372 votes

Rank #5,502 Yellow FloralPowdery

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee

Houbigant

4.2069 votes

Rank #27,070 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Oree du Bois takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Oree du Bois
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Oree du Bois4/7

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee3/7

Ratings & consensus: Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee
Community sentiment: Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee
Longevity: L'Oree du Bois
Sillage & projection: L'Oree du Bois
Value for money: L'Oree du Bois
Versatility: Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Oree du Bois

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Oree du BoisJacques Fath

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection PriveeHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 372 votes

Have 46%Had 15%Want 38%

4.20/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection PriveeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

260 votes

48%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection PriveeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityL'Oree du Bois

SillageL'Oree du Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value30

Category winnerL'Oree du BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

honey77%

woody69%

floral61%

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

musky77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both yellow floral, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliBergamotYellow Mandarin

Heart

Mimosa absoluteBroomYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base

HoneyCuminCashmeranSandalwoodSaffronMuskCinnamonAmber

Top20-30 mins

BergamotNeroliYellow Mandarin

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusOrrisOrange BlossomJasmineMagnoliaYlang-YlangRose

Base6-8 hrs

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)MuskSandalwoodWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Yellow Mandarin and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall30

Winter18

Day100

Night32

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection PriveeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex52

Women41

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,502

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews70

Overall rank#27,070

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Oree du BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Oree du Bois opens with a sharp burst of yellow mandarin and neroli before settling into a dense, honeyed mimosa heart. This unisex fragrance from Jacques Fath leans into autumnal, woody warmth. It suits those seeking a textured, pollen-like experience that avoids traditional sugary sweetness, making it a distinct c…

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Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee by Houbigant takes the classic French floral bouquet and airs it out under bright morning sunlight. Crisp yellow mandarin and tart bergamot splash across the opening before yielding to an opulent heart of narcissus, orange blossom, and powdery orris. It feels lush yet re…

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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'Oree du Bois or Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee?

L'Oree du Bois takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Oree du Bois is rated 3.69/5 from 372 votes; Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee is rated 4.20/5 from 69 votes. Choose L'Oree du Bois for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Oree du Bois or Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee?

L'Oree du Bois lasts longest (L'Oree du Bois 69/100, Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Oree du Bois or Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee?

Projection is very close: L'Oree du Bois 63/100, Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee 62/100 for sillage.

Do L'Oree du Bois and Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Yellow Mandarin and Ylang-Ylang.

Is L'Oree du Bois or Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee better for summer or winter?

For summer, Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Oree du Bois is the stronger pick. Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Oree du Bois and Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee?

L'Oree du Bois has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Yellow Mandarin, heart notes of Mimosa absolute, Broom, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Honey, Cumin, Cashmeran and Sandalwood. Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli and Yellow Mandarin, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Musk, Sandalwood and White Amber.