Fragrance comparison

Quelques Fleurs l'Original vs Fleurs d'Été

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,059 ratings analysed

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #25,085 White FloralFloral

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76%scent match

Very similar

5 wins

Fleurs d'Été

Bienaimé

4.17113 votes

Rank #6,748 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Été takes 5 of 5 categories.

Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fleurs d'Été
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Quelques Fleurs l'Original0/5

Fleurs d'Été5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Fleurs d'ÉtéBienaimé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

Category winnerFleurs d'ÉtéRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,946 votes

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Été

SillageFleurs d'Été

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value55

Category winnerFleurs d'ÉtéBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

floral100%

powdery84%

fresh61%

citrus46%

musky38%

white floral30%

Scent match76%Very similar · both floral, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base7-10 hrs

OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyTarragonBergamotLemon

Heart

LilacVioletCarnationOrange BlossomTuberoseRoseJasmine

Base

MuskOrrisCivetSandalwoodTonka BeanCedarOakmoss

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lemon. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs l'Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer20

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

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

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,085

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,748

PerfumerPatrice Revillard

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerFleurs d'ÉtéHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Fleurs d'Été by Bienaimé is a Floral fragrance for women. Fleurs d'Été was launched in 1935. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Lilac, Violet, Carnation, Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Orr…

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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, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Fleurs d'Été?

Fleurs d'Été takes 5 of 5 categories. Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes; Fleurs d'Été is rated 4.17/5 from 113 votes. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fleurs d'Été for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Fleurs d'Été?

They last about the same: Fleurs d'Été 74/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Fleurs d'Été?

Fleurs d'Été projects furthest (Fleurs d'Été 68/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quelques Fleurs l'Original and Fleurs d'Été smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lemon.

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

Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear; Fleurs d'Été suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Fleurs d'Été has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lilac, Violet, Carnation and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Orris, Civet and Sandalwood.