Fragrance comparison

Ottomane vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,970 ratings analysed

Ottomane

CFFC Fragrances

4.0824 votes

Rank #30,258 WoodyWhite Floral

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40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #24,182 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 5 of 6 categories.

Ottomane
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
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.

Ottomane1/6

Quelques Fleurs l'Original5/6

Ratings & consensus: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Sillage & projection: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Value for money: Ottomane
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Fragranxe ranking: Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OttomaneCFFC Fragrances

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 36%Had 19%Want 45%

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

50%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

41%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,946 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original

SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value51

Category winnerOttomaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

amber61%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CarnationMarigoldRoseFruity NotesSpicy NotesStyrax

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberVanillaTonka BeanMusk

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

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day45

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 41%Party 29%Casual 18%Work 12%

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

Date 37%Work 32%Casual 22%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,182

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ottomane by CFFC Fragrances is an unapologetic, golden-era oriental floral with serious backbone. It does not whisper. The first spray releases a pungent kick of spicy carnation, sharp marigold, and resinous styrax that feels immediately herbal and vintage. Within twenty minutes, that sharp opening yields to a dense, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ottomane or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 5 of 6 categories. Ottomane is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Ottomane for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. 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, Ottomane or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Ottomane 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ottomane or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, Ottomane 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ottomane and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Carnation, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine.

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

Ottomane suits evening wear; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Ottomane has top notes of Carnation, Marigold, Rose and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. 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.