Fragrance comparison

Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum vs Quelques Fleurs Royale

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,308 ratings analysed

Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum

Pedro Del Hierro

3.7218 votes

Rank #37,681 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Quelques Fleurs Royale

Houbigant

4.161,290 votes

Rank #22,689 White FloralHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quelques Fleurs Royale takes 4 of 5 categories.

Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quelques Fleurs Royale
Choose it for a white floral and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum1/5

Quelques Fleurs Royale4/5

Ratings & consensus: Quelques Fleurs Royale
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Quelques Fleurs Royale
Sillage & projection: Quelques Fleurs Royale
Value for money: Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Quelques Fleurs Royale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pedro del Hierro Le ParfumPedro Del Hierro

Quelques Fleurs RoyaleHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 35%Had 18%Want 47%

4.16/ 5 · 1,290 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs RoyaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

42%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,290 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs Royale

SillageQuelques Fleurs Royale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value47

Category winnerPedro del Hierro Le ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

floral70%

white floral60%

fresh spicy50%

white floral100%

honey92%

powdery84%

tuberose77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCyclamenItalian Mandarin

Heart

Egyptian JasmineOrris RootVirginia Cedar

Base

Tonka BeanHaitian VetiverIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitSicilian Bergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

White Mimosa HoneyIndian TuberoseMoroccan RoseEgyptian Jasmine

Base7-9 hrs

Orris RootSandalwoodWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Egyptian Jasmine and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs Royale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer45

Fall64

Winter36

Day100

Night42

Spring100

Summer54

Fall0

Winter67

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Work 34%Casual 29%Date 27%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,681

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#22,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs RoyaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum opens with bright grapefruit and green mandarin, then softens into a clean floral heart with cyclamen, jasmine and a smooth iris touch. On skin, it usually reads fresh, airy and polished rather than sweet. It suits spring days, office wear and anyone who wants a light citrus floral with a wo…

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Houbigant Quelques Fleurs Royale opens with a brief burst of tangy grapefruit and bright Sicilian bergamot before settling into its opulent core. The scent quickly reveals velvety Egyptian jasmine, Moroccan rose, and heady tuberose steeped in golden mimosa honey. It smells like fresh spring blossoms dipped in sweet ne…

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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, Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum or Quelques Fleurs Royale?

Quelques Fleurs Royale takes 4 of 5 categories. Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes; Quelques Fleurs Royale is rated 4.16/5 from 1,290 votes. Choose Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs Royale for a white floral and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum or Quelques Fleurs Royale?

Quelques Fleurs Royale lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs Royale 71/100, Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum or Quelques Fleurs Royale?

Quelques Fleurs Royale projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs Royale 64/100, Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum and Quelques Fleurs Royale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Egyptian Jasmine and Orris Root.

Is Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum or Quelques Fleurs Royale better for summer or winter?

Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum suits daytime wear; Quelques Fleurs Royale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum and Quelques Fleurs Royale?

Pedro del Hierro Le Parfum has top notes of Grapefruit, Cyclamen and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Orris Root and Virginia Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Haitian Vetiver and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. Quelques Fleurs Royale has top notes of Grapefruit and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of White Mimosa Honey, Indian Tuberose, Moroccan Rose and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, White Musk and Amber.