Quelques Fleurs l'Original vs White Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White IrisChoose it for a violet and iris character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original2/5
White Iris2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- White Iris
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- White Iris
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigantWhite IrisOrdioLabWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%
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
50%Love
21%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWhite Iris
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhite IrisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
violet100%
iris92%
powdery84%
floral77%
citrus69%
lavender61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and citrus
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
IrisLavenderVioletViolet LeafLilacTarragon
Heart
LemonPatchouliCastoreumLabdanumChypre Notes
Base
FrankincenseBlack AmberCedarwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesTarragon, Lemon, Lilac 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
Night44
Spring25
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,939
PerfumerRobert Bienaimé
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,516
PerfumerJerry Lin
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHigher 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 →White Iris by OrdioLab shifts traditional powdery iris into a rugged, resinous space. Released in 2024, this unisex blend cuts the sweetness of purple florals with bitter tarragon and a leathery, castoreum-infused core. It is built for collectors who want a cold, mineral floral that performs in freezing autumn wind.
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 White Iris?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes; White Iris is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Iris for a violet and iris character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or White Iris?
White Iris lasts longest (White Iris 80/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Quelques Fleurs l'Original or White Iris?
Projection is very close: Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100, White Iris 65/100 for sillage.
Do Quelques Fleurs l'Original and White Iris smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Lemon, Lilac and Violet.
Is Quelques Fleurs l'Original or White Iris better for summer or winter?
Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear; White Iris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Quelques Fleurs l'Original and White Iris?
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. White Iris has top notes of Iris, Lavender, Violet and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Lemon, Patchouli, Castoreum and Labdanum, a base of Frankincense, Black Amber, Cedarwood and Amber.
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