Quelques Fleurs l'Original vs Royal Vanilla
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Royal Vanilla takes 6 of 8 categories.
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royal VanillaChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original2/8
Royal Vanilla6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Community sentiment
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Longevity
- Royal Vanilla
- Sillage & projection
- Royal Vanilla
- Value for money
- Royal Vanilla
- Versatility
- Royal Vanilla
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Royal Vanilla
- Fragranxe ranking
- Royal Vanilla
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigantRoyal VanillaManceraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 463 votes
Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%
Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalRating 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
40%Love
30%Like
14%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate
463 votes
Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRoyal Vanilla
SillageRoyal Vanilla
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRoyal VanillaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
vanilla100%
powdery92%
amber84%
patchouli77%
violet69%
sweet61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both powdery
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
Top15-30 mins
Rose WaterRoseRhubarb LeafCitruses
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletRose PetalsCaramelOrange Blossom
Base8-12 hrs
VanillaAmberPatchouli LeafWhite Musk
Category winnerRoyal VanillaLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night44
Spring50
Summer27
Fall96
Winter100
Day91
Night100
Category winnerRoyal VanillaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,426
PerfumerRobert Bienaimé
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,454
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched—
Reviews77
Category winnerRoyal VanillaHigher 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 →Mancera Royal Vanilla opens with a crisp snap of rhubarb leaf and citrus before plunging into a dense bath of spun caramel, damask rose petals, and powdery violet. This is not a simple kitchen vanilla. The base brings forward dark patchouli leaf and golden amber, grounding the confection with serious woodsy backbone. …
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 Royal Vanilla?
Royal Vanilla takes 6 of 8 categories. Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes; Royal Vanilla is rated 3.92/5 from 463 votes. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royal Vanilla for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Royal Vanilla?
Royal Vanilla lasts longest (Royal Vanilla 75/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Royal Vanilla?
Royal Vanilla projects furthest (Royal Vanilla 68/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Quelques Fleurs l'Original and Royal Vanilla smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Citruses, Rose and Violet.
Is Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Royal Vanilla better for summer or winter?
For summer, Royal Vanilla is the stronger pick. For winter, Royal Vanilla is the stronger pick. Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear; Royal Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Quelques Fleurs l'Original and Royal Vanilla?
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. Royal Vanilla has top notes of Rose Water, Rose, Rhubarb Leaf and Citruses, heart notes of Violet, Rose Petals, Caramel and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli Leaf and White Musk.
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