Fragrance comparison

Quelques Fleurs l'Original vs Ruffles

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,120 ratings analysed

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #25,085 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Ruffles

Oscar de la Renta

4.12174 votes

Rank #6,432 SweetWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruffles takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Quelques Fleurs l'Original2/7

Ruffles5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

RufflesOscar de la Renta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 39%Had 29%Want 32%

Category winnerRufflesRating 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

43%Love

42%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

Category winnerRufflesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original

SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value58

Category winnerRufflesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, floral and powdery

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

AldehydesFruity NotesOrange BlossomGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationOrchidIrisJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HoneyCaramelCivetVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Jasmine. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRufflesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

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

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,085

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerRufflesHigher 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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Oscar de la Renta Ruffles opens with sharp aldehydes, orange blossom, and bergamot before softening into a sweet tuberose and honey heart. Base notes of civet, sandalwood, and caramel provide an 80s warmth that clings to wool coats during cold spring mornings. It suits lovers of vintage florientals looking for bold fl…

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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 Ruffles?

Ruffles takes 5 of 7 categories. Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes; Ruffles is rated 4.12/5 from 174 votes. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruffles for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

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

Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Ruffles 69/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, Ruffles 63/100 for sillage.

Do Quelques Fleurs l'Original and Ruffles smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Jasmine.

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

For summer, Quelques Fleurs l'Original is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruffles is the stronger pick. Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Ruffles has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Orange Blossom and Green Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Orchid, a base of Honey, Caramel, Civet and Vanilla.