Fragrance comparison

Quelques Fleurs l'Original vs Vendetta Donna

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,470 ratings analysed

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #25,085 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Vendetta Donna

Valentino

4.06524 votes

Rank #3,665 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vendetta Donna takes 7 of 8 categories.

Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vendetta Donna
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Quelques Fleurs l'Original0/8

Vendetta Donna7/8

Ratings & consensus: Tie
Community sentiment: Vendetta Donna
Longevity: Vendetta Donna
Sillage & projection: Vendetta Donna
Value for money: Vendetta Donna
Versatility: Vendetta Donna
Note pyramid (duration): Vendetta Donna
Fragranxe ranking: Vendetta Donna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Vendetta DonnaValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerTieRating 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

35%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerVendetta DonnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityVendetta Donna

SillageVendetta Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value53

Category winnerVendetta DonnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, white 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

Top20-40 mins

PlumPeachAldehydesHiacynthOrange BlossomWater LilyGreen NotesBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

HoneyTuberoseMarigoldCarnationNarcissusYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

BenzoinAmberSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanMuskPatchouliCedar

Category winnerVendetta DonnaLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Category winnerVendetta DonnaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

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

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Date 36%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,085

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,665

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerVendetta DonnaHigher 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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Vendetta Donna by Valentino is a lush, sunlit floral fruity scent that arrived in 1991 with big personality. It opens with rich dark plum, fuzzy peach, and a crisp splash of hyacinth before settling into a warm pool of golden honey, tuberose, and carnation. As the hours tick past, smooth amber, vanilla, and creamy san…

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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 Vendetta Donna?

Vendetta Donna takes 7 of 8 categories. Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes; Vendetta Donna is rated 4.06/5 from 524 votes. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vendetta Donna for a floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Vendetta Donna?

Vendetta Donna lasts longest (Vendetta Donna 75/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Vendetta Donna?

Vendetta Donna projects furthest (Vendetta Donna 71/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quelques Fleurs l'Original and Vendetta Donna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Jasmine.

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

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

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

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. Vendetta Donna has top notes of Plum, Peach, Aldehydes and Hiacynth, heart notes of Honey, Tuberose, Marigold and Carnation, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla.