In 1912, Houbigant's perfumer Robert Bienaimé picked up the ball from Paul Parquet (who earlier invented the whole fougere category while working for Houbigant at the end of the 18th century) and introduced Quelques Fleurs, one of Houbigant’s all-time great fragrances and the first multi-floral bouquet ever created.
The current owners of Houbigant take the heritage and history of the house very seriously and try to adapt the famous formulas from the 18th and 19th centuries to the 21st century's tastes and technologies while keeping the character and old-school flair as close as possible to the originals.
You might have read about Quelques Fleurs in books on perfume and the guides on the greatest perfumes of all time.
The current reincarnation is an adaptation of the original formula to modern times taste and it benefits from modern advances in perfume making.
Meet the 21st century Quelques Fleurs, a gorgeous romantic floral with a big history and an infinite number of floral facets.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close, composed settings where polish matters more than volume: a tailored dress, a quiet room, a conversation held at arm’s length. Its powdery floral softness gives the impression of poise and memory rather than brightness or flirtation.
How to wear
Best in cool to mild weather, where its floral powderiness can unfold without becoming heavy. Apply sparingly, as a few sprays are enough to give a soft but persistent aura; on skin it reads creamy and intimate, while in air it opens into a fuller vintage bouquet.
Who it’s for
For lovers of classic florals, powdery textures and old-school French perfumery. It will appeal to anyone who enjoys iris, violet and carnation with a romantic, slightly formal finish rather than a fresh or minimalist floral style.
Release year
1912
The nose
Robert Bienaimé was a French perfumer at Houbigant and the creator of Quelques Fleurs L'Original. He is best remembered for translating the house’s floral heritage into a more modern, complex bouquet, and for helping define the multi-floral style that later became a reference point in perfumery. His work on Quelques Fleurs shows a classical French hand: layered, polished, and structurally elegant, with a strong sense of floral harmony rather than a single dominant bloom. The fragrance remains his most famous signature and one of the landmarks of early 20th-century perfumery.
Houbigant’s story
Houbigant is one of the great historic French perfume houses, built on classical craftsmanship, floral refinement and a deep respect for its archive. Its identity rests on preserving the elegance of old formulas while adapting them with modern materials and technique, so the scents keep their original character without feeling frozen in time.
Quelques Fleurs L'Original’s concept
Quelques Fleurs L'Original was created in Grasse in 1912 as a radical floral composition and is widely regarded as the first true multi-floral bouquet in perfumery. It draws on Houbigant’s long floral tradition while turning it into something more intricate and modern, and the fragrance was later relaunched after disappearing from the market in the 1970s.
Extra info
Quelques Fleurs is often cited as the first true multi-floral bouquet in perfume history. It remains one of Houbigant’s signature classics and is still produced today in modern interpretations that aim to preserve the original spirit.
In 1912, Houbigant's perfumer Robert Bienaimé picked up the ball from Paul Parquet (who earlier invented the whole fougere category while working for Houbigant at the end of the 18th century) and introduced Quelques Fleurs, one of Houbigant’s all-time great fragrances and the first multi-floral bouquet ever created.
The current owners of Houbigant take the heritage and history of the house very seriously and try to adapt the famous formulas from the 18th and 19th centuries to the 21st century's tastes and technologies while keeping the character and old-school flair as close as possible to the originals.
You might have read about Quelques Fleurs in books on perfume and the guides on the greatest perfumes of all time.
The current reincarnation is an adaptation of the original formula to modern times taste and it benefits from modern advances in perfume making.
Meet the 21st century Quelques Fleurs, a gorgeous romantic floral with a big history and an infinite number of floral facets.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close, composed settings where polish matters more than volume: a tailored dress, a quiet room, a conversation held at arm’s length. Its powdery floral softness gives the impression of poise and memory rather than brightness or flirtation.
How to wear
Best in cool to mild weather, where its floral powderiness can unfold without becoming heavy. Apply sparingly, as a few sprays are enough to give a soft but persistent aura; on skin it reads creamy and intimate, while in air it opens into a fuller vintage bouquet.
Who it’s for
For lovers of classic florals, powdery textures and old-school French perfumery. It will appeal to anyone who enjoys iris, violet and carnation with a romantic, slightly formal finish rather than a fresh or minimalist floral style.
Release year
1912
The nose
Robert Bienaimé was a French perfumer at Houbigant and the creator of Quelques Fleurs L'Original. He is best remembered for translating the house’s floral heritage into a more modern, complex bouquet, and for helping define the multi-floral style that later became a reference point in perfumery. His work on Quelques Fleurs shows a classical French hand: layered, polished, and structurally elegant, with a strong sense of floral harmony rather than a single dominant bloom. The fragrance remains his most famous signature and one of the landmarks of early 20th-century perfumery.
Houbigant’s story
Houbigant is one of the great historic French perfume houses, built on classical craftsmanship, floral refinement and a deep respect for its archive. Its identity rests on preserving the elegance of old formulas while adapting them with modern materials and technique, so the scents keep their original character without feeling frozen in time.
Quelques Fleurs L'Original’s concept
Quelques Fleurs L'Original was created in Grasse in 1912 as a radical floral composition and is widely regarded as the first true multi-floral bouquet in perfumery. It draws on Houbigant’s long floral tradition while turning it into something more intricate and modern, and the fragrance was later relaunched after disappearing from the market in the 1970s.
Extra info
Quelques Fleurs is often cited as the first true multi-floral bouquet in perfume history. It remains one of Houbigant’s signature classics and is still produced today in modern interpretations that aim to preserve the original spirit.