Houbigant 2018 EDP

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Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee

by Luca Maffei

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Houbigant Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Luca Maffei. Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Neroli, and settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris. Houbigant's Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A modern take on a classic elegance, this is a delicate, clean floral that dances between invigorating freshness and a smooth, powdery drydown. It's not a powerhouse, but its subtle charm has a dedicated following who are utterly obsessed. It's the kind of addiction you didn't know you needed.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
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Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its delicate performance and clean, inoffensive floral nature make it perfect for the office or casual daytime wear. While some find its longevity more like an EDT, its light touch is not impactful enough for highly formal events, and its ethereal quality isn't suited for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a bright, zesty burst of neroli and mandarin, like sunshine filtering through green leaves. This invigorating citrus then melts into a soft, ethereal bouquet of jasmine, rose, and creamy magnolia, underpinned by the gentle, almost powdery touch of orris. The journey concludes with a clean, musky trail, maintaining a delicate balance between floral freshness and a comforting, almost skin-like smoothness.

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