Houbigant 2017 EDP

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Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret

by Luca Maffei

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Houbigant Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Luca Maffei. Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Neroli, and settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris. Houbigant's Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a real mixed bag. Some revel in its green, clean floral charm, whilst others find it astringent, synthetic, and frankly, a bit of a mess. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
  • Bright
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Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret 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
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its clean, green, and often subtle nature makes it a good fit for office wear, as noted by some reviewers. However, the divisive scent profile and occasional mentions of weak performance mean it's less suited for occasions requiring a strong impression, like dates or formal events.

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

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret opens with a sharp, zesty burst of bergamot and mandarin, quickly joined by the clean, slightly bitter aroma of neroli. As it settles, a soft, powdery floral heart emerges, with iris lending a touch of refined elegance alongside the blended notes of jasmine, rose, and magnolia. A subtle, clean musk underpins the whole composition, hinting at an untamed, mossy garden rather than a manicured one.

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Where to buy

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