Quelques Fleurs L'Original Extrait

Inspiration

Some fragrances define an era. Others redefine the future of perfumery forever. Quelques Fleurs L'Original belongs to the latter. Created in 1912 by legendary perfumer Robert Bienaimé for Maison Houbigant, it became the world's first true multi floral bouquet, forever changing the art of fragrance. Until then, floral perfumes were generally centred around a single flower. Quelques Fleurs broke every convention by orchestrating an entire garden into one perfectly balanced composition, laying the foundation for modern floral perfumery.

Quelques Fleurs L'Original Extrait de Parfum represents the most luxurious and concentrated interpretation of this historic masterpiece. Sparkling bergamot, fresh lemon, aromatic tarragon and vibrant galbanum introduce the fragrance with remarkable freshness before revealing an extraordinary floral heart. Jasmine, tuberose, lily of the valley, violet, rose, ylang ylang, carnation, broom and orange blossom unfold seamlessly, creating a bouquet where every flower contributes to an elegant and harmonious whole without any single note dominating the composition.

As the fragrance settles, precious sandalwood, cedarwood, oakmoss, iris root, tonka bean, musk and civet provide exceptional depth and sophistication. The higher concentration of the Extrait de Parfum allows every nuance to develop with remarkable richness, revealing the extraordinary craftsmanship and timeless beauty that have made Quelques Fleurs one of the greatest floral fragrances ever created.

More than a century after its creation, Quelques Fleurs L'Original remains a symbol of haute parfumerie, celebrating Maison Houbigant's unparalleled heritage, artistic excellence and enduring passion for exceptional fragrance creation.

Fragrance Family

Floral, Green, Woody

Perfumer

Robert Bienaimé

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot, Lemon, Tarragon, Galbanum

Heart Notes

Jasmine, Tuberose, Lily of the Valley, Violet, Rose, Ylang Ylang, Carnation, Broom, Orange Blossom, Clove

Base Notes

Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Iris Root, Tonka Bean, Musk, Civet

Fragrance Development

The fragrance opens with sparkling citrus and vibrant green notes before revealing one of perfumery's most celebrated floral bouquets. As it evolves, elegant woods, soft musk and powdery nuances create remarkable depth, sophistication and exceptional longevity.

What makes this fragrance special?

Quelques Fleurs L'Original is recognised as the world's first true multi floral fragrance and remains one of the most influential creations in perfume history. The Extrait de Parfum showcases the composition in its richest and most refined form, offering extraordinary depth, complexity and elegance while preserving the timeless beauty of the original masterpiece.

What our ParfuMaria team thinks of this fragrance

Quelques Fleurs L'Original Extrait de Parfum is far more than a perfume; it is a living piece of perfume history. Every time we wear it, another floral nuance reveals itself, demonstrating the extraordinary balance achieved by Robert Bienaimé more than a century ago. Elegant, timeless and breathtakingly sophisticated, this is haute parfumerie at its absolute finest.