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 scent
Vibe Check
This is a fragrance for close, composed spaces where its floral detail can unfold slowly: a polished room, a formal lunch, a quiet evening with someone who appreciates nuance. It projects the poise of a classic bouquet rather than a loud statement, with a refined, slightly nostalgic presence.
When and where to wear suggestions
Best in mild to cool weather, where its green opening and dense floral heart can breathe without becoming heavy. Apply lightly at first; a few sprays are enough, as the composition has a graceful but persistent trail. On skin it softens into powdery iris, woods and musk, while in air it reads as a full, old-school floral cloud.
Who It’s For
For those who love classical florals with structure, depth and a distinctly vintage profile. It will appeal to wearers who enjoy jasmine, rose, tuberose and violet arranged in a polished, old-fashioned bouquet rather than a modern transparent floral.
Release Year
1912
The Nose
Robert Bienaimé was a French perfumer at Houbigant and a protégé of Paul Parquet, working at a moment when the house was helping define modern perfumery. He is best remembered for Quelques Fleurs, a composition that turned the idea of a floral perfume into a true bouquet rather than a single-flower study. His style here is both technical and romantic: bright citrus and green notes are supported by innovative materials, while the heart is arranged as a layered floral accord rather than a simple bouquet. Quelques Fleurs became one of the reference points for the multi-floral genre and remains the work most closely associated with his name.
Houbigant’s Story
Houbigant is one of the great historic French perfume houses, known for combining heritage, craftsmanship and technical innovation. Its identity rests on elegant classical compositions, a respect for archival formulas and a distinctly French sense of refinement that has been kept alive through careful modern reworkings.
Quelques Fleurs L'Original’s Concept
Created in 1912, Quelques Fleurs was conceived as a new kind of floral perfume: a true multi-floral bouquet rather than a scent built around one dominant flower. Developed in Houbigant’s Grasse laboratories, it drew on the house’s long history of innovation while preserving the romantic, old-world character that made the original famous.
Extra Info
Quelques Fleurs is widely cited as one of the first true multi-floral perfumes, and it remains one of Houbigant’s signature creations. The current version is presented as L'Original, a modern adaptation of the 1912 formula that keeps the house’s historic floral style alive.
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 scent
Vibe Check
This is a fragrance for close, composed spaces where its floral detail can unfold slowly: a polished room, a formal lunch, a quiet evening with someone who appreciates nuance. It projects the poise of a classic bouquet rather than a loud statement, with a refined, slightly nostalgic presence.
When and where to wear suggestions
Best in mild to cool weather, where its green opening and dense floral heart can breathe without becoming heavy. Apply lightly at first; a few sprays are enough, as the composition has a graceful but persistent trail. On skin it softens into powdery iris, woods and musk, while in air it reads as a full, old-school floral cloud.
Who It’s For
For those who love classical florals with structure, depth and a distinctly vintage profile. It will appeal to wearers who enjoy jasmine, rose, tuberose and violet arranged in a polished, old-fashioned bouquet rather than a modern transparent floral.
Release Year
1912
The Nose
Robert Bienaimé was a French perfumer at Houbigant and a protégé of Paul Parquet, working at a moment when the house was helping define modern perfumery. He is best remembered for Quelques Fleurs, a composition that turned the idea of a floral perfume into a true bouquet rather than a single-flower study. His style here is both technical and romantic: bright citrus and green notes are supported by innovative materials, while the heart is arranged as a layered floral accord rather than a simple bouquet. Quelques Fleurs became one of the reference points for the multi-floral genre and remains the work most closely associated with his name.
Houbigant’s Story
Houbigant is one of the great historic French perfume houses, known for combining heritage, craftsmanship and technical innovation. Its identity rests on elegant classical compositions, a respect for archival formulas and a distinctly French sense of refinement that has been kept alive through careful modern reworkings.
Quelques Fleurs L'Original’s Concept
Created in 1912, Quelques Fleurs was conceived as a new kind of floral perfume: a true multi-floral bouquet rather than a scent built around one dominant flower. Developed in Houbigant’s Grasse laboratories, it drew on the house’s long history of innovation while preserving the romantic, old-world character that made the original famous.
Extra Info
Quelques Fleurs is widely cited as one of the first true multi-floral perfumes, and it remains one of Houbigant’s signature creations. The current version is presented as L'Original, a modern adaptation of the 1912 formula that keeps the house’s historic floral style alive.