Quelques Fleurs L'Originale Extrait Parfum 100 ml - Houbigant Paris

Houbigant Quelques Fleurs l'Original Eau de Parfum 100 ml: the floral jewel that defined an era

Olfactory Family: Floral

Top Notes: Bergamot, galbanum, tarragon, lemon

Middle Notes: Jasmine, tuberose, lily-of-the-valley, violet, rose, ylang-ylang, carnation, broom flower, orange blossom, clove

Base Notes: Oakmoss, sandalwood, civet, cedarwood, musk, orris, tonka bean

Perfumer: Robert Bienaimé

Launch Year: 1912

There are perfumes that not only tell a story, but also write entire chapters in the textbooks of perfumery. Houbigant's Quelques Fleurs l'Original Eau de Parfum is one of those timeless tales: a floral symphony that transformed the art of fragrance creation and established a new olfactory language. This is not just a simple composition, but the first multi-floral bouquet in history, an avant-garde creation that broke the molds of its time and, more than a century later, continues to be revered as an enduring masterpiece.

From the start, the fragrance unfolds a radiant, slightly green luminosity, thanks to the citrus freshness of bergamot and lemon, nuanced by the slightly bitter character of galbanum and the herbal sweetness of tarragon. It is an elegant, enveloping, and somewhat mysterious opening, anticipating the floral opulence to come. Like opening the windows of an aristocratic greenhouse at dawn, this opening invites you into a secret garden that begins to come alive.

The heart of Quelques Fleurs l'Original is where the real magic happens: a harmonious, exuberant, and absolutely intoxicating display of flowers at their peak. Velvety jasmine, voluptuous tuberose, crystalline lily of the valley, velvety rose, exotic ylang-ylang, powdery violet, spicy carnation, luminous orange blossom… the list is long, but each flower has its own voice, texture, and role in this sensorial orchestra. They don't compete, they complement each other. They don't overwhelm, they seduce.

The transition to the base notes is almost imperceptible, like a caress that transforms into a hug. The base is enveloping, warm, and sophisticated. Oakmoss brings an earthy undertone that intertwines with creamy sandalwood and dry cedar. Civet and musk lend an animalic and carnal, almost hypnotic note, while tonka bean and iris seal this work with a powdery, sweet veil that lingers on the skin with timeless elegance.

Created by legendary French perfumer Robert Bienaimé in 1912, this perfume was revolutionary. In an era where floral fragrances were simple, centered on a single dominant flower, Bienaimé dared to blend multiple floral species into a single accord, achieving an alchemy that forever changed the way we think about perfumery. It is the olfactory equivalent of going from black and white to Technicolor.

But the story doesn't end there. Each bottle of Quelques Fleurs l'Original involves a meticulous and almost sacred process: more than 15,000 flowers and more than 250 high-quality natural raw materials are selected to create a single ounce. The formula remains a closely guarded secret, a legendary recipe still produced in Grasse, the cradle of French perfumery.

Part of Houbigant's exquisite Collection Privée, this fragrance not only evokes nostalgia for vintage glamour but also represents a contemporary reaffirmation of true luxury. A collection that seeks to revitalize the icons of the past with updated formulas and bottles, but without compromising one iota of the quality and heritage that have defined this historic house.

Wearing Quelques Fleurs l'Original is more than just perfume: it is paying homage to classic femininity with a modern vision, it is carrying a bottled legacy that continues to flourish with each generation. Ideal for women who appreciate the eternal, the refined, the inimitable. A trail that leaves not only a scent, but a memory.