Raffinee is a juicy fruity tuberose with a hint of spice. It is a delightful fragrance from the 1980s, but instead of oriental flowers, this is a mild fruity floral that works best in the colder months.
- Top notes: Opens with Lemon, Jasmine, Bergamot, Rose Clary Sage, Orange Blossom, Plum, and Carnation
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Osmanthus, Orchid, Hyacinth, Ylang Ylang, Tuberose, Mimosa, Tonak Bean, and Orris Root
- Base notes: At the base, Vetiver, Musk, Cypress, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Incense, Cinnamon, and Spices
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Floral
PERFUME SIMILAR TO RAFFINEE
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Secret de l’Amour was launched in 2012 with Alain Allione and Delphine Thierry behind the scenes.
- Top notes: Opens with Lemon, Tangerine, and Bergamot
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Rose, Patchouli, and Jasmine
- Base notes: At the base, Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk, Benzoin, and Amber
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Floral
- Longevity: 5 hours plus
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Jasmine, carnation, and clove are the opening notes of this floral, oriental spice blend. Bellodgia has a complex, well balanced flavor that is rich in floral, balsam, and spice notes. On the dry down, sandalwood, rose, and moss emerge.
- Top notes: Opens with Rose and Carnation
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Lilyofthevalley, jasmine, and Violet
- Base notes: At the base, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk, and Cloves
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber
- Longevity: 7 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Cornubia is a wonderful combination of neroli heliotrope and musk. The floral sweetness is priceless, and this floral amber fragrance’s intensity and richness, along with the firm woody base, are magnificent and addicting.
- Top notes: Opens with Mandarin Orange, Freesia, and Neroli
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Jasmine, Orange Blossom, and Heliotrope
- Base notes: At the base, Woody Notes, Musk, Vanilla, and Amber
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Floral
- Longevity: 5-6 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Who would have thought that the blend of orange blossom and sandalwood would be so exquisite? Aviance Night Musk has a nice cat-fur scent and is also sweet, spicy, smooth, cozy, and slightly animalic.
- Notes: Rose, Jasmine, Patchouli, Apple, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang, Cloves, and Sandalwood
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Floral
- Longevity: 4-5 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
L’Origan is warm, spicy, and powdery with unexpected overtones of a dewy, airy, crystalline character. This would be gorgeous during the fall and winter, and it would be appreciated by sweet floral lovers.
- Top notes: Opens with Bergamot, Peach, Coriander, Pepper, and Orange
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Jasmine, Rose, Ylang Ylang, Violet, African Orange Flower, Nutmeg, and Spices
- Base notes: At the base, Musk, Cedar, Civet, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Incense, Coumarin, and Benzoin
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Floral
- Longevity: 5-6 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Créature is another perfume that paints a Raffinee picture. It takes us to the amber floral side of things with a complex blend of flowers and spices.
- Notes: Floral Notes, Woody Notes, Spices, and Oriental Notes
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Floral
- Longevity: 4-6 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Kobako Vintage is nothing but wonderful. It is a heavy perfume that is strong and overpowering in the best way. It is so rich with spices and florals, as well as a gorgeous, velvety, rich, leathery, mossy, and sweet undertone.
- Top notes: Opens with Citruses, Cloves, Cinnamon, and Aldehydes
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Lily, Magnolia, Jasmine, Carnation, Galbanum, Gardenia, Rose, and Orris
- Base notes: At the base, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Olibanum, Benzoin, Musk, Leather, Civet, and Oakmoss
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Chypre Floral
- Longevity: Eternal
- Sillage: Enormous
- Projection: Wide
This seems to be 212 VIP Rose’s fruitier, more tropical counterpart, which isn’t a bad thing. Though it could work both day and night, this is more suited for evenings.
- Top notes: Opens with Grapefruit and Pineapple
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Rose, Orange Blossom, and Orchid
- Base notes: At the base, Woody Notes and Musk
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Floral Fruity
- Longevity: 4-5 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Bijan changes swiftly over the first half hour and occasionally has a faint Shalimar scent before drying down to a gleaming honey nectar.
- Top notes: Opens with Basil, Bergamot, Neroli, Narcissus, Orange Blossom, and Ylang Ylang
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Lily of the valley, Orris, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine, Carnation, Tuberose, and Honey
- Base notes: At the base, Patchouli, Cedar, Oakmoss, Heliotrope, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, adn Benzoin
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Floral
- Longevity: All Day
- Sillage: Heavy
- Projection: WIde
This beauty has a timeless quality. Every note is unquestionably present in CH EDP Sublime, and they are neither too much nor too little.
- Top notes: Opens with Bergamot and Passion Flower
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Rose and Orchid
- Base notes: At the base, MOss, Amber, Leather, and PAtchouli
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Chypre Floral
- Longevity: 4-5 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Paradiso Azzurro is a pleasant aquatic scent blended with some roughness. Although the dry down is significantly smoother, it remains an aquatic perfume that is unmistakably a perfume for a hot summer day.
- Top notes: Opens with Tangerine, Bergamot, and Lavender
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Rose, Peach Tuberose, Jasmine, Apple, and Watery Notes
- Base notes: At the base, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amberwood, Cashmere Wood, and Cypress
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Floral Aquatic
- Longevity: 6 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Conclusion
Raffinee by Houbigant is an amber floral perfume that is widely loved and appreciated. In a situation where you cannot lay your hands on a bottle, you can go for any one of the perfumes that are similar to it.