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Le Jardin vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 2,419 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Le Jardin

    Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Quelques Fleurs l'Original

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Jardin3/7
Quelques Fleurs l'Original4/7
Ratings & consensus
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Community sentiment
Le Jardin
Longevity
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Sillage & projection
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Value for money
Le Jardin
Versatility
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Le Jardin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Le JardinMax Factor
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.86/ 5 · 473 votes
Have 35%Had 65%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
29%Love
55%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

447 votes

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

1,946 votes

Category winnerLe JardinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original

SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value51
Category winnerLe JardinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
green92%
floral84%
woody77%
powdery69%
musky61%
white floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both white floral, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Green NotesMintTarragonFruity NotesBergamot
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaCyclamenRoseTuberoseOrris Root
Base
OakmossCivetSandalwoodMuskAmberCedar
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon
Heart3-5 hrs
LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet
Base7-10 hrs
OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Tarragon, Bergamot 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night44
Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men2
Unisex5
Women94
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#26,854

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe JardinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Jardin is a green floral with a distinctly vintage character. It opens minty, herbal and bright, then settles into a soapy white-floral heart with powdery orris, moss and soft woods underneath. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic 1980s florals, especially those drawn to nostalgic, feminine scents with a fresh gree…

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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, Le Jardin or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Jardin is rated 3.86/5 from 473 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Le Jardin for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Jardin or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Le Jardin 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Jardin or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, Le Jardin 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Jardin and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Tarragon, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Le Jardin or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Jardin is the stronger pick. For winter, Quelques Fleurs l'Original is the stronger pick. Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Jardin and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Le Jardin has top notes of Green Notes, Mint, Tarragon and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Sandalwood and Musk. 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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