Oriental Elixir vs Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Oriental ElixirChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e AnniversaireChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oriental Elixir2/4
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
- Oriental Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oriental Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oriental ElixirBlackoudQuelques Fleurs l’Original 250e AnniversaireHoubigantWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
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 hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 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
Category winners
LongevityQuelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire
SillageQuelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOriental ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
violet77%
leather69%
floral61%
citrus100%
floral92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
fresh69%
aromatic61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLemonMandarin
Heart
VioletOrris RootRoseYlang YlangPatchouli
Base
LeatherGuaiac WoodAmberSandalwoodMadagascar Vanilla
Top20-30 mins
BergamotLemonTarragonOrange BlossomGreen NotesCitruses
Heart3-4 hrs
JasmineLilacVioletRoseTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang YlangHeliotrope
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskTonka BeanOakmossAmberCivetHoneyVanillaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Violet and Rose. 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 seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,273
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#45,497
PerfumerRobert Bienaimé
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOriental ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOriental Elixir by Blackoud opens with a bright blast of bergamot, mandarin, and sharp lemon before settling into a dense heart of violet leaf, dark rose, and earthy patchouli. As the top notes fade, a dry leather note emerges alongside guaiac wood and powdery orris root, creating a dark woody warmth on skin. The vani…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Oriental Elixir or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Oriental Elixir is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Oriental Elixir for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Oriental Elixir or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?
Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire 80/100, Oriental Elixir 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oriental Elixir or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?
Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire 75/100, Oriental Elixir 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oriental Elixir and Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Violet and Rose.
Is Oriental Elixir or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire better for summer or winter?
Oriental Elixir suits daytime wear; Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oriental Elixir and Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?
Oriental Elixir has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang Ylang, a base of Leather, Guaiac Wood, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.
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