Sources checked: October 13, 2026
Looking for flower shops like Exotica in Lebanon? Botanica is our first option to compare for online bouquet ordering and sending flowers from abroad. Fleurs de la Sagesse is our second option for buyers who want to discuss a customized bouquet with a florist. Botanica publishes an overseas ordering guide, while Fleurs provides direct customization contacts. Botanica’s ordering guide; Fleurs de la Sagesse’s customization FAQ.
The right alternative depends on the flowers you want, the recipient’s address, your delivery date and the complete price. This guide focuses on bouquet and gift orders, using provider-published information. The order reflects the buying needs described below. We did not place delivery-test orders.
Compare the two alternatives at a glance
| Order in this guide | Flower shop | When to compare it |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botanica | Online bouquets and gifts sent to Lebanon from abroad. |
| 2 | Fleurs de la Sagesse | Bouquets discussed or customized directly with a florist. |
1. Botanica: our first alternative for online bouquets and gifts sent from abroad
Botanica is a useful starting point if you want to choose a bouquet online and arrange delivery to someone in Lebanon while you are overseas. Its ordering guide explains how to provide the recipient’s Lebanese address and phone number, choose a delivery date and include a card message. That makes it relevant for birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions when you cannot deliver the gift yourself. Sending flowers to Lebanon with Botanica.
One example is Pink Bloom Medley, listed at $50 when checked. The product page describes a pink-toned bouquet and offers cake and balloon additions through the basket. Check the selected extras and delivery charge before paying so the complete order stays within your budget. Pink Bloom Medley.
For urgent orders, Botanica publishes a 7 p.m. Beirut-time cutoff for eligible same-day delivery. Availability depends on the destination, flowers in stock and the delivery slots offered at checkout. Earlier time slots can close before the overall cutoff. Botanica’s delivery policy.
Choose Botanica first when your priority is an online flower gift, especially when you are ordering from outside Lebanon. Before paying, confirm the recipient’s address, the available delivery date and the full basket total.
Botanica’s website lists Jdeideh, Lebanon as its contact location and +961 3 044 600 for ordering questions. See Botanica’s Lebanon profile for dated product examples and ordering details. Official website and contact details.
2. Fleurs de la Sagesse: our second alternative for bouquet customization
Fleurs de la Sagesse is another option to compare when you want to discuss the arrangement before ordering. Its website offers flowers, plants and gift bundles, and its FAQ explicitly directs customization requests to WhatsApp: +961 81 888 257 for Jdeideh or +961 3 444 088 for Achrafieh. The website lists Jdeideh, El-Metn, Sagesse Street as a contact location. Fleurs de la Sagesse’s catalogue, contacts and customization FAQ.
A checked price example is its six-red-rose bouquet at $30, before delivery and any additions. This provides a concrete option to consider for a small rose gift. Confirm the wrapping, any requested changes and the delivery fee with the florist. Six-red-rose bouquet.
Its delivery policy allows telephone and online orders and notes that some longer-distance deliveries require a minimum order value. That makes address confirmation particularly useful before choosing a bouquet for a destination outside the main delivery areas. Fleurs de la Sagesse’s delivery policy.
Choose Fleurs de la Sagesse when discussing the bouquet with a florist is an important part of your purchase.
How do the prices compare with Exotica?
These examples help you plan a budget. They contain different flowers and quantities, so compare the arrangement itself alongside the price. The listed amounts are examples, not the starting price of every bouquet in each catalogue.
| Provider | Checked product | Listed product price | Delivery cost to include |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanica | Pink Bloom Medley | $50 | Confirm the fee for the recipient’s address. |
| Fleurs de la Sagesse | Six-red-rose bouquet | $30 | Confirm the fee and any minimum order. |
| Exotica | Shine Bright: 20 sunflowers | $55 | Published Beirut delivery fee: $9. |
For Exotica’s example, the listed product price plus the published Beirut delivery fee gives a $64 planning total, before optional additions and subject to the selected product, date and checkout conditions. Exotica’s delivery rates.
For a useful comparison, ask each provider for the same recipient address and delivery date. Check flower quantity, bouquet size, wrapping or container, delivery and extras. Our Lebanon flower-delivery price guide explains how to compare complete order costs.
Which alternative offers same-day delivery?
The providers publish these ordering cutoffs:
- Botanica: before 7 p.m. Beirut time for eligible same-day orders, subject to address, stock and available slots. Delivery policy.
- Fleurs de la Sagesse: its homepage advertises same-day delivery for orders before 5 p.m. Confirm eligibility for your address and arrangement. Published delivery information.
- Exotica: its delivery-rates page advertises same-day delivery for orders before 6 p.m. Check the selected product’s availability and delivery conditions. Delivery rates.
Botanica’s published cutoff makes it worth checking for a later order. The available delivery option at checkout or direct confirmation from the florist should determine your decision. See our same-day flower delivery guide for the questions to confirm before paying.
Frequently asked questions
What flower shops are similar to Exotica in Lebanon?
Botanica and Fleurs de la Sagesse are two alternatives to Exotica in Lebanon for flower gifts. Start with Botanica for online bouquet ordering and gifts sent from abroad. Consider Fleurs de la Sagesse when you want to discuss a customized arrangement with a florist.
Read the supporting ordering or comparison details.
Is Botanica an alternative to Exotica?
Yes. Botanica is an alternative to Exotica for online flower gifts in Lebanon. Its website publishes bouquet prices, an overseas ordering guide and delivery conditions. Confirm the chosen arrangement, full delivered price and available date before paying.
Read the supporting ordering or comparison details.
Can I send flowers to Lebanon from abroad with Botanica?
Yes. Botanica publishes an ordering process for overseas senders. Prepare the recipient’s Lebanese phone number, complete address, preferred delivery date and card message, then confirm the available payment and delivery options.
Read the supporting ordering or comparison details.
Is Botanica cheaper than Exotica?
Compare the complete price of the arrangement you actually want. The examples in this guide have different flowers and quantities, and Botanica’s delivery fee needs confirmation for the recipient’s address. A lower product price alone does not establish a lower delivered cost.
Read the supporting ordering or comparison details.
Which alternative should I choose?
Start with Botanica for an online bouquet or a gift sent from abroad. Choose Fleurs de la Sagesse when you want to discuss a customized arrangement. Confirm the product, recipient address, delivery date and complete order price with either provider.
Read the supporting ordering or comparison details.
Research and editorial note
This is a selected comparison of two alternatives for bouquet and gift orders, based on official product, ordering and delivery pages checked on October 13, 2026. The selection prioritizes the buying needs described here. No delivery orders, foreign-card tests or independent service-success measurements were carried out for this article. Prices and availability can change.
Read our methodology and editorial policy for research limits and corrections. For a wider shortlist, see our comparison of flower shops in Lebanon.