Quelques Fleurs Royale

this is not so much a 'Flanker' from a perfume out of 1912, but got launched in 2004 and what they have in common is a certain Regality achieved with the Noble Perfume Notes. here we have two iterations of Houbigants stature as venerated, classic Maison de Parfums. the perfume has the same inpact of the much older Classic. what I did smell was an acidic whoop in spritzing but then I bought this perfume probably precisely in 2004, the year of its Launch. so that whole (synthetic, more likely the aromachemicals, used) whoosh is now disappeared to reveil a rich, flowery perfume with definitely a Stature of 'Houbigantness' and I would say all the power flowers come to the fore: Rose, Tuberose, Jasmine, the soft powderiness of the Orris Root, then a somewhat more monothematic but sturdy base in Woodiness (Sandel), Muskiness and Amber. the Honey it also has similar with her much older sister, yet more articulated as 'White Mimosa Honey'. (and yes you can smell the differences in Origins of Honey, when buying a 'Specialty Honey'.) they were able to preserve a certain Haute Regality within the very perfume. the initial Hesperide-opening go entirely alongside me and my partially anosmic nose. somehow I do not pick up on Fruit easily. yet as a synthesis of all the Quality Notes combined this definitely gives a refined and classic superimposition Honoring the Original, as we can conclude.

The note pyramid is a joke. What this really smells like, even if it wasn't intentional on Houbigant's part, is a peach-dominant fragrance. It's very similiar actually to the discontinued Valentino 2009 EDP.

after hours of spraying this perfume it reminds me somehow of trussardi my name I like it its nice , modern take of a classic notes

Honey and powder on a bed of soft florals. Very pretty, understated, classic and appropriate for most occasions. Clean without being citrus or green heavy. Not nearly as strong as the original (1980s formulations and forward) Quelques Fleurs (which I love) and not really a flanker. She is her own creation. Today it is 18c with about 70% humidity and it took roughly 20 minutes to really bloom on my skin. I'm not getting as much amber as some of the other reviewers. Usually I don't enjoy tuberose with my skin chemistry, but this is so well blended that it is not a specifically detectable note, but plays a quiet supporting role to round out the other florals. Unique enough for a daytime signature scent. Uncommon enough that you may want to test first instead of blind buying. If you like honey forward scents, this is for you.

No less pretty than the original but much more amber heft to it for me. I found this a bit more chunky and substantial than the original, the honied nature giving a kind of patchouli, chocolate note as well as smooth orris and gentle florals. It's very classy, grown up, feminine and hugely enjoyable for me on this spring day in a different way to the original, even though this has 'more' it's less complex, and still a lovely thing.

Didn't care for this version; I'd really like to try the original vintage version. I don't get along with a lot of modern amber perfumes even though amber was my favorite note until they messed with it.

This perfume is very cozy and festive. It seems to be created for summer concerts and tea parties in the garden. A fresh luxurious bouquet of flowers, from which honey nectar is about to flow.

Sweet and floral, very comforting and soft. A bit expensive but in my honest opinion worth the money! Nice and elegant, very delicious and fragrant.

I recently bought a fragrance sample and decided to buy the bottle. I am not much of a fragrance person, not because I wouldn't say I like perfume, but because my husband of twenty years is very sensitive to and/or dislikes scents. Certain fragrances can cause headaches for me, too, so I've had to be careful with what I wear. For the past four years, I've mainly stuck to Darley by Parfums De Marley, a gorgeous, underrated fragrance that is quiet while still having a personality. I have decided to venture out, experiment, and push the envelope with gags and headaches along the way. IMHO Delina by PDM is a disaster. This one, however, is gentle, exceptionally well-balanced, and warm with its soft honey and floral notes. It doesn't have that cloying, artificial sweetness like many others, nor does it overpower the room. The developmental stages of this fragrance are all incredible, and while I can appreciate a good vanilla, I like that vanilla is not a base note here. It is comforting, feminine, and beautifully crafted— perfect for fall or crisp, overcast days without the accompanying headache. I would love to try others from Houbigant, including the Quelques Fleurs Royale privee composition.

For me this is nostalgia in a bottle. I can’t narrow down which note it is that makes me feel this way but I reminds me of something which warms me from my past. It’s like a floral hug from your grandmother. It’s airy and light - no heavy memories here. The only downside is that this fragrance has a short longevity.

I love this fragrance. It was a blind buy and I wasn't sure I was enjoying it until thirty minutes in when the notes unfolded. I admit my knowledge of notes is basic - I enjoy a scent and sometimes, when I get deeply curious about a particular fragrance, I read up on the notes to figure out what I like. I'm guessing it's the honey I love. Of course, in combination with the rest of the blend, but that honey warms up on my skin and radiates its milky floral sweetness. Like it wasn't just pure flowers bees had fed on but a milk splashed, sun-blazed garden in bloom. Because of all the sun vibes I was getting, I was shocked that on a recent hot Mediterranean vacation, all this magic was not only lost, but spoilt to the point of scrubbing. Sharp grapefruit and burnt honey. Back home in the Northern Hemisphere, where summer temperatures rarely exceed twenty-five degrees Celsius, Quelques Fleurs Royal still shines.

I liked the tester at first and I now love it and have just bought a full size bottle at a very good price. It is beautifully blended and full of soft fragrant honey. I find it is very soothing if I’m feeling stressed. I know some think it’s old fashioned and perhaps it is, but I regard it as a classic.

Lovely but too sweet for me. I wanted to try Royale because I adore Quelques Fleurs... Royale is nothing like the original, however they both have excellent longevity and silage. This one is a pass for me, but I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who loves sweet - yet elegant - floral scents. Makes me think of a beautiful floral bouquet drizzled with honey! Would be lovely for a bride.

Oooh yes! Now we’re talking. This is what I wanted the original to smell like. Two very different scents of course. This is obviously more modern but also feels more complex, grown up (less naive), sultry, playful. I love the honey in here. Nothing weird or animalic about it. It feels like nectar on white florals or a very light, airy honeyed dessert with little petals on it and leaves of gold in the most expensive boulangerie in Paris. I LOVE the creamy sandalwood base, the white musk and amber…feels so luxurious and sensual. Stunning & blended to perfection 10/10

Similar to Guerlain l' instant, realy feminine, the white mimosa honey and orris root are comforting.

The white mimosa honey is the star of the show in this fragrance. The only note it shares with the Original is the tuberose. On second spray there is an odd aspect to the honey. It smells like rubber or diapers, and dissuades me from buying a full bottle. The combination of grapefruit and rose has always been odd to me but adding to the honey it makes it even weirder.

although there are no mint notes in this, the opening smelled almost exactly like my favorite mint citron lemonade ! i usually avoid florals but something about this one smells so soft, i wouldn't say it's very grandma-esque at all! i'm getting a very sweet and lovely jasmine :) this is definitely a scent that will make you feel pretty and feminine like the other reviews mention!

Lovely, elegant, sophisticated floral that smells really clean and fresh to me, something I was not expecting. It's pretty and feminine, and mature, but I would not dare say "old lady" or "granny." My grandmothers never smelled old-ladyish, and my mother, who is a grandma herself, has always worn very modern fragrances so I really hate the associations. But I digress! This may not smell super modern, but it smells timeless and classic to me. This is a scent to smell and feel ladylike, pretty, and put-together.

This is disgusting. Old fashion... with 30 minute longevity.

The Royale flanker is nothing like the original so if you like the original and are looking for a variation or a new spin on that one don't buy Royale. I owned the original years ago, it was a mini, I used it all but never felt the need to repurchase. I found it to be a bit aloof in its character. Now if you like honey floral perfumes Royale is the perfume for you. This is A HONEY BOMB! When it starts off you get a hint of grapefruit and bergamot but right after your nose is greeted by an overload of the sweetest almost toothache sweet pure candy like white honey. As the perfume develops it becomes powdery w/ shampoo like florals coming through. This could be very cloying if over sprayed, go easy w/ this and it will be very lovely. Again, it has a honey/floral shampoo quality but that isn't a bad thing. I like shampoo scents if they smell like a shampoo, I would want to wash my hair in. This also reminds me a bit of many of the perfumes I purchase from the All natural house Gather, she uses a lot of honey in her bases and this is essentially a honey dominate perfume. Some more thoughts this is giving me a bit of Hiram Green Slowdive vibes. Not a dupe, don't get me wrong but both perfumes are very sweet, have a powdery feminine smell and are both very honey dominate. Hiram's Tobacco flower is very different and give a niche quality to his fragrance and Royale goes more the traditional route using classic florals. It would actually be kind of nice to own both and compare them side by side. Slowdive leans a bit unisex but Royale is very feminine.

This beauty has a tendency to surprise my nose with every wear. It embodies what I expect a pretty perfume to smell like. It's classic, feminine and sophisticated and very much the direction I hoped my perfume journey would take me in. Others have mentioned it's nothing special but to a degree it is to me. It is a delicate dose of notes I enjoy: honeyed rose, white florals, zingy citrus and cozy musk and sandalwood. This is a rosey, magical, powdery goodness that fits my persona. This leans mature- not in an "old lady" sense but in a pulled-together & comfortable in your own skin kind of way. I really enjoy this!

It's always nice to run across a scent that has been occupying space in your collection but has been neglected for quite some time for no good reason. Such is the case with QFR. It's a elegant French floral, composed with the usual brilliance of Houbigant. The price on line has exploded since I first purchased this, though I have no intention of selling. While it definitely would be categorized as a mature scent by many wearers, there is a classic aspect that makes it wearable for most ages provided you have the restraint and confidence to wear it correctly. I've grown to appreciate this and many other of my older acquisitions on a much deeper level as my fragrance journey continues. This is what artistry and quality smell like. Technically a flanker, but worthy of it's own standing as opposed to the being driven by the market in an attempt to see what sells and what sells quickly. A bit on the sweet side from the mimosa honey, spray lightly at first, as I can see it coming off as cloying and headache-inducing in some. Blissfully that's not the case for me!

This perfume is beautiful both the bottle and the scent! To me, this smells sweet, powdery and floral. Perfect to wear at garden parties, weddings and if you just want to smell really feminine. It is a good scent for the fall and spring months but it may be too sweet for the summer. I have the travel spray version and I got a full size bottle because I love it so much!

I've got a sample of this perfume and, surprisingly, it's an instant love for me! Now I'm not a big fan of delicate, feminine florals, I can like some of them but many of those tend to smell quite generic to me... However, this is way different. Honey in combination with rose and tuberose make this perfume a beautiful creation with delicate sweetness and some light fruity notes that are in no way generic or boring. It's truly lovely, the honey note does so much for this. The scent actually reminds me of my mom's personality, even though my mom has never worn this. It's sweet, caring, tender, motherly and humble, quite elegant, too. My mom loves spring and this is definitely the best smelling spring in a bottle. :)

Stylish and pretty. Old school flowers in a modern arrangement, stunning. White and pink flowers, warm honeyed citrus, creamy orris and santal. Original has lots of aldehydes and is very loud, this one is much more wearable and less standoffish. I can also see the comparison with Samsara, they do have the same lovely vibe of sweet flowers. I adore both.

wow, as soon as i sprayed this, it was instantly nostalgic. i swear i've smelled this or something like it years ago. it starts off with a honeyed rose with some orris root. then i get citruses and light woods, followed by more florals but they aren't distinct to me, except for the rose. later on the jasmine is more apparent, but i cannot sense tuberose. it's a powdery honeyed rose for the most part.

This is a nice fragrance, that opens majestic (i have an initial medicinal blast as if it were oud but there isn't any it seems) just to reveal a honey- freesia accord that last some time. This is a sweet, powdery scent. After this development, you get a clean powdery musk that last forever with very little projection... indeed it transforms into a lovely skin scent. Not absolutely unique/original nor bombastic like its older sibling, with whom it shares the same bottle and a few notes ( Quelques Fleurs l'original), but still a valuable, quality fragrance.

Ok, let's all just settle down. This is a pleasant, inoffensive lightly honeyed floral that smells like a nice linen closet when the sheets were dried in the sun. It is nothing to get worked up over. I have a bottle that I'm trying to sell. If it doesn't sell, I won't mind keeping it, but it is also just not exciting. It's not even a "dumb reach" - it's so inoffensive as to be, quite frankly, boring.

Sweet Honey Thick Floral. Dense, heavy. A little citric fruit on opening is pretty, but becomes overwhemingly sweet as it goes on. Suffocatingly honey sweet. The sweetness drowns out the freshness of the florals. This one is weighted way too far off balance in the sweet department on my skin. The florals don't sing or shine, they are drowned in the sticky cloying honey. I can pick out the bits of white floral and rose along with a touch of buttery orris, some sandalwood, quite a bit of amber and thick musk. But, mostly it's all about honey. If you really love honey, you will like this. Not for me.

This fragrance is a BEAST! One spray on the back of your neck and you will smell it for the rest of the day. The scent is very comforting and nostalgic to me (like I've smelled it before when I was a little kid). Classy and timeless, honey sweet powdered pink bouquet with soft woody base similar to that of Venezia/ Samsara. Perfect for everyday and all-year-round use. Definitely a signature scent material! I am only 25 but seriously love it! GREETINGS FROM THE CZECH REPUBLIC! :-)