Quelques Fleurs l'Original vs Roma Imperiale
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Roma ImperialeChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original4/8
Roma Imperiale4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Roma Imperiale
- Community sentiment
- Roma Imperiale
- Longevity
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Sillage & projection
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Value for money
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Versatility
- Roma Imperiale
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Fragranxe ranking
- Roma Imperiale
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigantRoma ImperialeProfumi del ForteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 189 votes
Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%
Category winnerRoma ImperialeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
1,946 votes
41%Love
45%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
189 votes
Category winnerRoma ImperialeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original
SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
woody77%
floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon
Heart3-5 hrs
LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet
Base7-10 hrs
OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotCinnamonBrazilian RosewoodCorianderTomato Leaf
Heart2 to 3 hours
OrchidYlang-YlangIrisJasmineTurkish RoseSyringaTuberose
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaSandalwoodCivetAmbergrisOakmoss
Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night44
Spring100
Summer51
Fall70
Winter51
Day100
Night34
Category winnerRoma ImperialeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,961
PerfumerRobert Bienaimé
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#13,471
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerRoma ImperialeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotQuelques 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 →Roma Imperiale by Profumi del Forte balances bright Italian citrus with an opulent floral bouquet and a warm base. Created by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour in 2008, the scent opens with sunny mandarin orange, bergamot, neroli, and an aromatic twist of green tomato leaf and warm cinnamon. At the center, white floral not…
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, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Roma Imperiale?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes; Roma Imperiale is rated 4.12/5 from 189 votes. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Roma Imperiale for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Roma Imperiale?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Roma Imperiale 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Roma Imperiale?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, Roma Imperiale 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Quelques Fleurs l'Original and Roma Imperiale smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Rose and Tuberose.
Is Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Roma Imperiale better for summer or winter?
For summer, Roma Imperiale is the stronger pick. For winter, Roma Imperiale is the stronger pick. Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear; Roma Imperiale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Quelques Fleurs l'Original and Roma Imperiale?
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. Roma Imperiale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Orchid, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Civet and Ambergris.
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