Houbigant · 1912 · Robert Bienaimé
Quelques Fleurs L'Original
Premium$$$, 3 of 5
| 30 ml | $105 |
| 50 ml | $160 |
| 100 ml | $250 |
The houseFor womenWearers sayFeminine
VersionEau de Parfum
Green galbanum, tarragon and lemon over a bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, rose and violet, settling onto mossy sandalwood and musk.
Houbigant says
You’ll smell bergamot, galbanum, tarragon, lemon, jasmine, tuberose, lily of the Valley, violet, rose, Ylang Ylang, carnation, scotch broom (broom flower), Orange Blossom, clove, oakmoss, sandalwood, civet, cedarwood, musk, iris (orris) and Tonka Bean.
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Wearers say
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How far it carries
An arm’s length
How long it lasts
9 to 12 hours
When to wear it
Spring, fall
Where to wear it
Every day, special occasion
Who it suits
Feminine · Older wearers
Mass appeal
Divisive
Compliments
Sometimes
What’s inside it
What Houbigant names
What the label names
15 scent ingredients on the label, familiar names first.
A label must name certain ingredients, most of them ones that can cause allergies; some houses print more. It is never the whole recipe.
2 citrus1 herbs & lavender7 florals1 sweet2 spices1 powder1 earth & moss
Herbs & lavender1
Florals7
Sweet1
Earth & moss1
Heart5
as it settles
4 more lines on the label, not there for the smell
Not for the smell4
Wearers say
Wearing it
A historic multi-floral bouquet smelling of luxury vintage soap and powder with exceptional endurance. Most blind buyers kept it, though its retro character prompts advice to sample first.
How far it carriesArm's length to room filling
Perfumers call it sillage.
The fragrance projects noticeably across personal space, leaving an unmistakable trail that draws attention in public spaces.
“I’ve been tracked down in grocery stores, coffee shops, etc. by strangers following their nose the same way I did years ago with this scent.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2021
How long it lasts8–12 hours
It endures through an entire day on skin and remains detectable into the next morning.
“It lasts a very long time on my body and it’s many complex notes continue to open up the entire time.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2021
When and where to wear itSpring and special occasions
Most wearers recommend it for spring days and special moments, while some enjoy it casually with morning routines.
“The one thing I really like about this fragrance is how it smells with my morning cup of coffee.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2021 · 5 votes
Who it suitsMature and classic feminine
The fragrance is seen as an unapologetically classic, mature floral best suited for confident women who appreciate vintage glamour.
“While it still smells dated to me, there is definitely something nice there and it’s high quality.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2021 · 5 votes
Appeal and attractionDivisive vintage charm
While its old-school character divides modern audiences, wearers still receive heartfelt compliments from people captivated by its sillage.
“I find it to be a very sweet compliment when it happens to me.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2021
As a blind buyTest first
Blind buyers who kept the bottle had to let their tastes mature to appreciate its unapologetically vintage style.
“I blind bought it about 10 years ago for no apparent reason; literally, looked up the notes while at the store.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2021 · 5 votes
LayeringWorn alone
Wearers prefer enjoying the elaborate multi-floral formula standalone rather than combining it with other scents.
From 7 Reddit threads.
Wearers say
Smells like it
Wearers also liken it to Houbigant Quelques Fleurs Jardin Nocturne, Houbigant Quelques Fleurs Royale. We hold no page for these yet.
What wearers say, set beside the price each house asks. Noses differ.
Our match of the notes
Shares its notes
OscarOscar de la Renta · shares bergamot, galbanum, jasmine, tuberose and 9 more
BeautifulEstée Lauder · shares bergamot, jasmine, tuberose, lily of the valley and 8 more
Matched by the notes each house names. A shared note is not a promise they smell alike.