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Rochas Madame Rochas vs Houbigant Quelques Fleurs l'Original
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Notes
Top
AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon
Heart
IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberose
Base
OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean
Accords
Woody
100%
White floral
96%
Green
96%
Powdery
89%
Earthy
89%
Aldehydic
85%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Madame Rochas by Rochas is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Madame Rochas was launched in 1960. The nose behind this fragrance is Guy Robert. Top notes are Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Green Notes, Neroli, Honeysuckle, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Narcissus, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian Rose, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Tuberose; base notes are Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk, Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean. Madame Rochas first appeared in 1960 and reappeared in 1989 in its second edition. The nose behind this perfume is Guy Robert, who put aldehydes, bergamot, lemon and neroli at the top. The middle notes are flowery: jasmine, rose, tuberose, Lily-of-the-valley, Oriss root, ylang-ylang, violet and narcissus, whilst the base touches us with sandalwood, vetiver, musk, along with the accords of cedar, oakmoss and tonka beans. First edition represents a replica of an 18th century bottle and is signed by Madam Rochas herself. The new edition package was designed by Pierre Dinand and is available in 30, 50 and 100 ml edt.
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Notes
Top
Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon
Heart
LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangVioletIrisHeliotropeOrris RootOrchid
Base
OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean
Accords
White floral
100%
Floral
97%
Powdery
76%
Green
74%
Citrus
68%
Fresh
63%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Quelques Fleurs l'Original by Houbigant is a Floral fragrance for women. Quelques Fleurs l'Original was launched in 1913. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Tarragon, Bergamot, Citruses and Lemon; middle notes are Lilac, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Rose, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Iris, Heliotrope, Orris Root and Orchid; base notes are Oakmoss, Honey, Civet, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
Notes in Common
47% sharedShared (16)
Green NotesBergamotOrange BlossomLemonIrisOrris RootYlang-YlangVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberoseOakmossSandalwoodMuskAmberTonka Bean
Only in Madame Rochas
AldehydesHiacynthNeroliHoneysuckleNarcissusBulgarian RoseVetiverCedar
Only in Quelques Fleurs l'Original
TarragonCitrusesLilacCarnationRoseHeliotropeOrchidHoneyCivetVanilla
Rating
4.08vs4.06
Ratings
2,232vs2,063
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1960vs1913
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.08 from 2,232 ratings vs 4.06 from 2,063).
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Madame Rochas is voted best for fall and spring; Quelques Fleurs l'Original for spring.
- Houbigant is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Rochas is mid-range (typically $40–100).
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