Pheromone vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
PheromoneChoose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pheromone4/8
Quelques Fleurs l'Original4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Community sentiment
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Longevity
- Pheromone
- Sillage & projection
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Value for money
- Pheromone
- Versatility
- Pheromone
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pheromone
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PheromoneMarilyn MiglinQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigantWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 316 votes
Have 41%Had 21%Want 38%
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 hate32%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
24%Dislike
1%Hate
316 votes
41%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
1,946 votes
Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPheromone
SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPheromoneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
warm spicy84%
white floral77%
earthy69%
mossy61%
white floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
SpicesGreen NotesPalm LeafMintRosemaryLotus
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomRoseIris
Base6 to 9 hours
OakmossWoodsy NotesSandalwoodVodkaPatchouli
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 seasonSpring56
Summer50
Fall100
Winter91
Day84
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night44
Category winnerPheromoneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,414
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews87
Overall rank#25,426
PerfumerRobert Bienaimé
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPheromoneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPheromone by Marilyn Miglin is a classic chypre floral fragrance first launched in 1978. It opens with a sharp burst of green notes, cool mint, palm leaf, and pungent spices, backed by a brisk touch of rosemary and airy lotus. As the punchy opening settles, a traditional floral heart emerges with jasmine, ylang-ylang,…
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, Pheromone or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Pheromone is rated 3.78/5 from 316 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Pheromone for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Pheromone or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
They last about the same: Pheromone 74/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Pheromone or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Projection is very close: Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, Pheromone 63/100 for sillage.
Do Pheromone and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom.
Is Pheromone or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pheromone is the stronger pick. For winter, Pheromone is the stronger pick. Pheromone suits evening wear; Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pheromone and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?
Pheromone has top notes of Spices, Green Notes, Palm Leaf and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood and Vodka. 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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