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Violette vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 1,958 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quelques Fleurs l'Original takes 5 of 6 categories.

  • Violette

    Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • 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.

Violette1/6
Quelques Fleurs l'Original5/6
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
VioletteCharrier Parfums
Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.42/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%
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
17%Love
42%Like
8%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

41%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

1,946 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity44
〰 Sillage34
♥ Love / hate60
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l'Original

SillageQuelques Fleurs l'Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value51
Category winnerVioletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
violet100%
powdery83%
woody65%
floral48%
fresh30%
white floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
green77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
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
Top15 to 30 minutes
Violet
Heart1 to 2 hours
JasmineRoseHeliotrope
Base2 to 4 hours
Woody NotesTonka Bean
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon
Heart3-5 hrs
LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet
Base7-10 hrs
OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean
Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer70
Fall20
Winter10
Day100
Night13
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night44
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
Men2
Unisex5
Women94
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,785

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do Violette and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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

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