Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original Eau de Parfum

Vol de Nuit

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1933	Year	1913
££	Price Tier	££

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum

Vol de Nuit is Guerlain's most cerebral classic. It's a complex, melancholic beauty and a true experience, though the modern EDT's whisper-soft presence means you'll spend more time chasing the scent than wearing it.

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Our Verdict - Quelques Fleurs l'Original Eau de Parfum

Divisive and complex, Quelques Fleurs L'Original is a powerful, unapologetically vintage floral. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent that commands attention, often perceived as either a timeless masterpiece or an 'old lady' perfume. Don't blind buy; this one demands a proper skin test.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	13%
Floral	31%	32%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	11%	14%
Sweet	18%	25%
Warm	8%	6%
Woody	10%	6%
Earthy	13%	9%
Animalic	5%	10%
Fresh	15%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Vol de Nuit EdP

Quelques Fleurs l'Original EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 13% vs 14%

Orange Blossom 12% vs 19%

Lemon 11% vs 13%

Only in Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum

Galbanum 22% Narcissus 18% Orange 12% Mandarin 11%

Only in Quelques Fleurs l'Original Eau de Parfum

Green 23% Tarragon 15% Citrus 14%

Shared Notes

Iris 18% vs 7%

Violet 14% vs 7%

Carnation 13% vs 9%

Rose 11% vs 8%

Jasmine 10% vs 9%

Only in Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum

Aldehydes 16% Vanilla 15%

Only in Quelques Fleurs l'Original Eau de Parfum

Lilac 10% Lily Of The Valley 10% Tuberose 9% Ylang-Ylang 8% Heliotrope 7% Orris 7% Orchid 6%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 24% vs 17%

Sandalwood 18% vs 11%

Musk 15% vs 12%

Only in Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum

Orris 22% Spicy 18%

Only in Quelques Fleurs l'Original Eau de Parfum

Honey 14% Civet 13% Amber 11% Tonka Bean 10% Vanilla 10%

Accords

Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum Quelques Fleurs l'Original Eau de Parfum

100%

Powdery

77%

White Floral

100%

61%

Floral

97%

89%

Iris

80%

Green

74%

77%

Earthy

76%

Woody

56%

68%

Citrus

67%

65%

Aromatic

52%

64%

Mossy

63%

Violet Floral

Fresh

63%

Sweet

58%

Animalic

52%

Powdery shared

100%

77%

White Floral

100%

Floral shared

61%

97%

Iris

89%

Green shared

80%

74%

Earthy

77%

Woody shared

76%

56%

Citrus shared

68%

67%

Aromatic shared

65%

52%

Mossy

64%

Violet Floral

63%

Fresh

63%

Sweet

58%

Animalic

52%

Performance

Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum Quelques Fleurs l'Original Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office

Its sophisticated fougère and powdery iris accords make it ideal for formal settings or a refined date. However, its often-reported soft sillage makes it less suitable for casual or high-energy sports contexts, though perfect for an understated office presence if you reapply.

Quelques Fleurs l'Original Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

Also Works:

Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its potent sillage and exceptional longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, which many reviewers also mentioned. This is a scent for making a statement, fitting perfectly for formal events or a romantic date where its complexity and strength can be appreciated.