Fragrance comparison

Quelques Fleurs l'Original vs Violette

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,958 ratings analysed

5 wins

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #26,785 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Violette

Charrier Parfums

3.4212 votes

Rank #69,982 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 5 of 6 categories.

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

Quelques Fleurs l'Original5/6

Violette1/6

Ratings & consensus: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Sillage & projection: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Value for money: Violette
Versatility: Not scored
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

VioletteCharrier Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalRating 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

17%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage34

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original

SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVioletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

violet100%

powdery83%

woody65%

floral48%

fresh30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery, floral and fresh

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 to 30 minutes

Violet

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineRoseHeliotrope

Base2 to 4 hours

Woody NotesTonka Bean

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

Night44

Spring100

Summer70

Fall20

Winter10

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,785

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,982

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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Violette by Charrier Parfums centers on a classic floral profile built around delicate violet and gentle powdery facets. The opening releases a soft violet note that feels cool and fresh, evoking green petals dusted with confectioner sugar. As it settles, a floral bouquet of rose, jasmine, and almond-tinged heliotrope…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or Violette?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 5 of 6 categories. Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes; Violette is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violette for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Quelques Fleurs l'Original lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100, Violette 44/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Quelques Fleurs l'Original projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, Violette 34/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quelques Fleurs l'Original and Violette smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Violet and Tonka Bean.

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

Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear; Violette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Violette has top notes of Violet, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Woody Notes and Tonka Bean.