Fragrance comparison

Roccobarocco vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,023 ratings analysed

6 wins

Roccobarocco

3.8677 votes

Rank #11,854 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #24,078 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roccobarocco takes 6 of 7 categories.

Roccobarocco
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Roccobarocco6/7

Quelques Fleurs l'Original1/7

Ratings & consensus: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Community sentiment: Roccobarocco
Longevity: Roccobarocco
Sillage & projection: Roccobarocco
Value for money: Roccobarocco
Versatility: Roccobarocco
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Roccobarocco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RoccobaroccoRoccobarocco

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

41%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,946 votes

Category winnerRoccobaroccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRoccobarocco

SillageRoccobarocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value51

Category winnerRoccobaroccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

floral84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Orange BlossomBergamotPeachGreen NotesLemon

Heart

TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidRoseNarcissus

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinAmberMuskVanillaCedarOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base7-10 hrs

OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Green Notes and Lemon. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs l'Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer35

Fall74

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerRoccobaroccoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,854

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#24,078

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRoccobaroccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roccobarocco for women is a dense, golden floral released in 1987. It pairs a bright, citrus-forward opening with a lush, heavy heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang. The base brings significant warmth through sandalwood and benzoin, creating a scent that feels particularly at home in crisp, festive winter weather. It off…

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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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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, Roccobarocco or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Roccobarocco takes 6 of 7 categories. Roccobarocco is rated 3.86/5 from 77 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Roccobarocco for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Roccobarocco lasts longest (Roccobarocco 76/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Roccobarocco projects furthest (Roccobarocco 75/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roccobarocco and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Green Notes and Lemon.

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

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

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

Roccobarocco has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Peach and Green Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Musk. 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.