Fragrance comparison

Quelques Fleurs l'Original vs Velvet Passion

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,974 ratings analysed

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #24,084 White FloralFloral

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Velvet Passion

Eudora

4.3928 votes

Rank #44,418 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Velvet Passion
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Quelques Fleurs l'Original4/8

Velvet Passion4/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Velvet PassionEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 43%Had 27%Want 30%

Category winnerVelvet PassionRating 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

54%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerVelvet PassionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original

SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value69

Category winnerVelvet PassionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

citrus83%

cacao65%

warm spicy48%

sweet30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

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

Orange BlossomCitrusesRed AppleRed Fruits

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineWhite FlowersTuberoseIris

Base5-7 hrs

CacaoSandalwoodVanillaAmberCoffee

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter92

Day79

Night100

Category winnerVelvet PassionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

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

Men8

Unisex8

Women85

Date 32%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,084

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,418

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHigher 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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Eudora Velvet Passion starts with a lively splash of tart red fruits, crisp red apple, and bright orange blossom. The alcohol flash burns off within two minutes. Soon after, lush white flowers take center stage. Sweet tuberose and creamy jasmine mingle with powdery iris to create a dense, velvety bouquet. As the hours…

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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 Velvet Passion?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes; Velvet Passion is rated 4.39/5 from 28 votes. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Velvet Passion for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Velvet Passion?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Velvet Passion 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Velvet Passion?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, Velvet Passion 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quelques Fleurs l'Original and Velvet Passion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Citruses, Jasmine and Tuberose.

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

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

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

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. Velvet Passion has top notes of Orange Blossom, Citruses, Red Apple and Red Fruits, heart notes of Jasmine, White Flowers, Tuberose and Iris, a base of Cacao, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.