Parure vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
ParureChoose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Parure4/8
Quelques Fleurs l'Original4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Parure
- Community sentiment
- Parure
- Longevity
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Sillage & projection
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Value for money
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Versatility
- Parure
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Fragranxe ranking
- Parure
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ParureGuerlainQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigantWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 517 votes
Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%
4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerParureRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
517 votes
41%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
1,946 votes
Category winnerParureMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original
SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
earthy92%
fruity84%
mossy77%
floral69%
citrus61%
white floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both green, floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
PlumGreen NotesBergamotFruity NotesCitruses
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseNarcissusOrris RootLilacJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossLeatherSpicesPatchouliAmber
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 seasonSpring98
Summer57
Fall100
Winter73
Day100
Night61
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night44
Category winnerParureMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,484
PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews52
Overall rank#25,961
PerfumerRobert Bienaimé
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerParureHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParure by Guerlain is a vintage chypre fruity fragrance built on contrasting tart orchard fruit and dry woodland textures. The scent opens with tangy bergamot, dark plum, and sharp green notes before softening into a classic floral heart. Dewy rose, narcissus, orris root, and crisp lily-of-the-valley provide a poised,…
Reviews →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…
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, Parure or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Parure is rated 4.36/5 from 517 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Parure for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Parure or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Parure 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Parure or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Projection is very close: Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, Parure 64/100 for sillage.
Do Parure and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Citruses and Rose.
Is Parure or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?
For summer, Parure is the stronger pick. For winter, Parure is the stronger pick. Parure suits daytime wear; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Parure and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Parure has top notes of Plum, Green Notes, Bergamot and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Rose, Narcissus, Orris Root and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Spices and Patchouli. 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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