Fragrance comparison

V.O. Version Originale vs Fleurs d'Amour

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 100 ratings analysed

V.O. Version Originale

Jean-Marc Sinan

4.2759 votes

Rank #8,904 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Fleurs d'Amour

Roger & Gallet

4.5941 votes

Rank #6,188 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Amour takes 7 of 7 categories.

V.O. Version Originale
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fleurs d'Amour
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

V.O. Version Originale0/7

Fleurs d'Amour7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

V.O. Version OriginaleJean-Marc Sinan

Fleurs d'AmourRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

4.59/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

73%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Amour

SillageFleurs d'Amour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

citrus100%

amber92%

white floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGeraniumNeroliLemonTangerine

Heart

JasmineRoseCarnationPepperYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woody NotesMuskTonka BeanCedarSandalwood

Top

BergamotAldehydesGeraniumLemonOrangeGalbanum

Heart

RoseHoneyLily-of-the-ValleyVioletCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

MuskCivetAmbergrisOakmossSandalwoodOpoponaxVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Lemon, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer24

Fall76

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter86

Day67

Night100

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#6,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

V.O. Version Originale by Jean-Marc Sinan opens with a sharp burst of citrus and lavender, driven by black pepper and an unapologetically bitter geranium. It is an authentic 1984 powerhouse that does not apologize for its volume. As it settles onto skin, spicy carnation and ylang-ylang emerge alongside a dusty, floral…

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Fleurs d'Amour reads as an old-school floral with a bright citrus and aldehydic lift, then settles into orange blossom, carnation, honeyed florals, powder, moss, and a soft animalic trail. Reviews describe it as strong, complex, and distinctly vintage. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfume styles, especially soa…

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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, V.O. Version Originale or Fleurs d'Amour?

Fleurs d'Amour takes 7 of 7 categories. V.O. Version Originale is rated 4.27/5 from 59 votes; Fleurs d'Amour is rated 4.59/5 from 41 votes. Choose V.O. Version Originale for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fleurs d'Amour for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, V.O. Version Originale or Fleurs d'Amour?

They last about the same: Fleurs d'Amour 83/100, V.O. Version Originale 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, V.O. Version Originale or Fleurs d'Amour?

Fleurs d'Amour projects furthest (Fleurs d'Amour 83/100, V.O. Version Originale 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do V.O. Version Originale and Fleurs d'Amour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Lemon, Jasmine and Rose.

Is V.O. Version Originale or Fleurs d'Amour better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleurs d'Amour is the stronger pick. For winter, V.O. Version Originale is the stronger pick. V.O. Version Originale suits evening wear; Fleurs d'Amour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in V.O. Version Originale and Fleurs d'Amour?

V.O. Version Originale has top notes of Lavender, Geranium, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Carnation and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Fleurs d'Amour has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Geranium and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Honey, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Civet, Ambergris and Oakmoss.