Fragrance comparison

La Vie en Fleurs vs Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

La Vie en Fleurs

Bienaimé

4.17194 votes

Rank #5,212 PowderyFloral

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63%scent match

Houbigant

5.003 votes

Rank #38,332 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

La Vie en Fleurs
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

La Vie en Fleurs2/4

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire
Sillage & projection: Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire
Value for money: La Vie en Fleurs
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Vie en Fleurs

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Vie en FleursBienaimé

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e AnniversaireHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire

SillageQuelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLa Vie en FleursBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral84%

fresh46%

musky38%

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both powdery, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotTarragonSicilian LemonOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRoseCarnationLilac

Base

OakmossSandalwoodCivetCedarMuskOrrisTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLemonTarragonOrange BlossomGreen NotesCitruses

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineLilacVioletRoseTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang YlangHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskTonka BeanOakmossAmberCivetHoneyVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tarragon, Sicilian Lemon and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall55

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,212

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#38,332

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa Vie en FleursHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Vie en Fleurs by Bienaimé is a Floral fragrance for women. La Vie en Fleurs was launched in 1935. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Bergamot, Tarragon, Sicilian Lemon and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Jasmine, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Rose, Carnation and Lilac; base no…

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Houbigant Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire delivers a bright, historic floral bouquet packed with lush botanicals and sparkling citrus. The opening hits with crisp bergamot, tart lemon, and sharp herbal tarragon before settling into a dense floral heart. Sweet lilac, dewy lily-of-the-valley, and honeyed or…

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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, La Vie en Fleurs or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. La Vie en Fleurs is rated 4.17/5 from 194 votes; Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose La Vie en Fleurs for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Vie en Fleurs or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire 80/100, La Vie en Fleurs 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Vie en Fleurs or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire 75/100, La Vie en Fleurs 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Vie en Fleurs and Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tarragon, Sicilian Lemon and Orange Blossom.

Is La Vie en Fleurs or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire better for summer or winter?

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Vie en Fleurs and Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

La Vie en Fleurs has top notes of Bergamot, Tarragon, Sicilian Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Civet and Cedar. Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Tarragon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Lilac, Violet and Rose, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Amber.