Fragrance comparison

Pasticcio vs Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 187 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pasticcio

Sospiro Perfumes

4.17184 votes

Rank #4,365 PowderyWoody

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire

Houbigant

5.003 votes

Rank #38,332 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pasticcio takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pasticcio
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
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.

Pasticcio3/5

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire2/5

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: Pasticcio
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Pasticcio
Fragranxe ranking: Pasticcio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PasticcioSospiro Perfumes

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e AnniversaireHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

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

57%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

184 votes

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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ 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 value36

¤ Price value25

Category winnerPasticcioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

floral77%

earthy69%

green61%

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Currant budsHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotOrange BlossomNasturtiumRoseHawthorn

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootVioletLimeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangLily

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodCedarMuskIrisAmberOakmossHeliotrope

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLemonTarragonOrange BlossomGreen NotesCitruses

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineLilacVioletRoseTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang YlangHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskTonka BeanOakmossAmberCivetHoneyVanillaSandalwood

Category winnerPasticcioLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day93

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex50

Women19

Work 32%Date 30%Casual 25%Party 14%

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#4,365

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#38,332

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPasticcioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sospiro Pasticcio opens with an assertive flash of crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and zesty currant buds that immediately wake up the senses. As that brisk herbal opening softens over the first half hour, a powdery heart of velvety orris root, violet petals, and creamy jasmine takes center stage. The long dry-down…

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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, Pasticcio or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

Pasticcio takes 3 of 5 categories. Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes; Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. 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, Pasticcio or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire 80/100, Pasticcio 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pasticcio or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire 75/100, Pasticcio 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pasticcio and Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Pasticcio or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire better for summer or winter?

Pasticcio suits day or night wear; Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pasticcio and Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

Pasticcio has top notes of Currant buds, Hyacinth, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Violet, Lime and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Iris. 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.