Quelques Fleurs l'Original Eau de Parfum vs Oceania Eau de Parfum
Quelques Fleurs l'Original EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 1912 | Year | 2019 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Oceania EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
The 1912 multi-floral benchmark, and still one of the most complete florals in production. Green and sharp on top, enormously dense in the heart, mossy and animalic underneath. Grand rather than easy, and worth its reputation.
Oceania is a supremely divisive one, praised by some as a fizzy, high-quality citrus masterpiece perfect for summer, while others label it an overpriced, generic cleaner or baby wipe scent. It’s either a freshie triumph or a total rip-off - there’s no middle ground here.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Oakmoss, sandalwood and a civet-style animalic base give it the weight for autumn and winter, while the galbanum and bergamot-led green opening keeps it wearable in spring. Heat pushes the indolic jasmine and tuberose too far.
Occasions
The density of the floral heart and the strength of the drydown make this a formal and evening fragrance. It is too loud and too characterful for a shared office or the gym.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and sport, preventing it from being too heavy. However, its often-criticised average performance means it's less ideal for formal events where longevity is key. The clean nature makes it acceptable for office wear, but less impactful for a date.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean powdery, woody
Adds benzoin and geranium, drops broom and carnation
Where to buy
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