Quelques Fleurs l'Original vs The Great Empresses of Japan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 5 of 7 categories.
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Great Empresses of JapanChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original5/7
The Great Empresses of Japan2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Community sentiment
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Longevity
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Sillage & projection
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Value for money
- The Great Empresses of Japan
- Versatility
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Great Empresses of Japan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigantThe Great Empresses of JapanRomea D'AmeorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.84/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
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
23%Love
53%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
146 votes
Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalMost 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 winnerThe Great Empresses of JapanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
powdery100%
woody91%
iris83%
floral74%
violet65%
vanilla56%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery 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
Top
Ylang-YlangFreesiaMelon
Heart
IrisHeliotropeVioletPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base
Orris RootTonka BeanTeak WoodMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanilla
InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Violet. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs l'Original, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night37
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,084
PerfumerRobert Bienaimé
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#15,628
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerThe Great Empresses of JapanHigher 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 →The Great Empresses of Japan opens with a brief melon and ylang-ylang contrast before settling into a soft iris and heliotrope powder. Pierre Bourdon builds a dense floral heart around violet and peony over a grounded base of sandalwood, teak wood, and tonka bean. It feels clean, serene, and vintage-tinged, ideal for …
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 The Great Empresses of Japan?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 5 of 7 categories. Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes; The Great Empresses of Japan is rated 3.84/5 from 146 votes. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Great Empresses of Japan for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or The Great Empresses of Japan?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, The Great Empresses of Japan 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or The Great Empresses of Japan?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, The Great Empresses of Japan 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Quelques Fleurs l'Original and The Great Empresses of Japan smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Violet.
Is Quelques Fleurs l'Original or The Great Empresses of Japan better for summer or winter?
For summer, Quelques Fleurs l'Original is the stronger pick. For winter, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 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 The Great Empresses of Japan?
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. The Great Empresses of Japan has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Freesia and Melon, heart notes of Iris, Heliotrope, Violet and Peony, a base of Orris Root, Tonka Bean, Teak Wood and Musk.
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