Fragrance comparison

Quelques Fleurs l'Original vs Pasticcio

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,130 ratings analysed

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #25,085 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Pasticcio

Sospiro Perfumes

4.17184 votes

Rank #4,365 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pasticcio takes 6 of 8 categories.

Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pasticcio
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Quelques Fleurs l'Original2/8

Pasticcio6/8

Ratings & consensus: Pasticcio
Community sentiment: Pasticcio
Longevity: Pasticcio
Sillage & projection: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Value for money: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Versatility: Pasticcio
Note pyramid (duration): Pasticcio
Fragranxe ranking: Pasticcio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

PasticcioSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

Category winnerPasticcioRating 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

57%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

184 votes

Category winnerPasticcioMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPasticcio

SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value36

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

floral77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and green

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

Top15-30 mins

Currant budsHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotOrange BlossomNasturtiumRoseHawthorn

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootVioletLimeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangLily

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodCedarMuskIrisAmberOakmossHeliotrope

Category winnerPasticcioLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day93

Night100

Category winnerPasticcioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

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

Men32

Unisex50

Women19

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,085

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,365

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerPasticcioHigher 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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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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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 Pasticcio?

Pasticcio takes 6 of 8 categories. Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes; Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Pasticcio?

Pasticcio lasts longest (Pasticcio 75/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Pasticcio?

Projection is very close: Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, Pasticcio 64/100 for sillage.

Do Quelques Fleurs l'Original and Pasticcio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Jasmine.

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

For summer, Quelques Fleurs l'Original is the stronger pick. For winter, Pasticcio is the stronger pick. Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear; Pasticcio suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. 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.