Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir Premier vs Raffinee

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 363 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aromatics Elixir Premier

Clinique

4.3644 votes

Rank #28,061 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Raffinee

Houbigant

4.04319 votes

Rank #26,642 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir Premier takes 5 of 8 categories.

Aromatics Elixir Premier
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Raffinee
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aromatics Elixir Premier5/8

Raffinee3/8

Ratings & consensus: Aromatics Elixir Premier
Community sentiment: Aromatics Elixir Premier
Longevity: Raffinee
Sillage & projection: Aromatics Elixir Premier
Value for money: Aromatics Elixir Premier
Versatility: Aromatics Elixir Premier
Note pyramid (duration): Raffinee
Fragranxe ranking: Raffinee

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Aromatics Elixir PremierClinique

RaffineeHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 63%

4.04/ 5 · 319 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerAromatics Elixir PremierRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

40%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

319 votes

Category winnerAromatics Elixir PremierMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRaffinee

SillageAromatics Elixir Premier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value59

Category winnerAromatics Elixir PremierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

rose69%

mossy61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

Clary SageBergamotLemon VerbenaOrange Blossom

Heart3 to 5 hours

RosePatchouliJasmine SambacTuberose

Base6 to 8 hours

MossVetiverMuskWoody NotesMyrrh

Top15-30 mins

CarnationPlumClary SageOrange BlossomBergamotRoseJasmineLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootTonka BeanMimosaTuberoseYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidOsmanthus

Base8-12 hrs

SpicesCinnamonIncenseSandalwoodVanillaMuskCypressVetiver

Category winnerRaffineeLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer30

Fall90

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring35

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerAromatics Elixir PremierMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men3

Unisex20

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRaffineeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatics Elixir Premier by Clinique brings a bold chypre floral character centered on earthy woods and textured botanicals. It starts with a brisk splash of bergamot and lemon verbena, backed by the dry, herbal quality of clary sage and a soft touch of orange blossom. The core quickly deepens as patchouli and classic…

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Raffinee by Houbigant is an unapologetic powerhouse from 1982 that captures the bold theatrical spirit of early eighties perfumery. The spray opens with a punchy burst of dark stewed plum, sharp clary sage, and clove-like carnation. You get a brief alcoholic sting for two minutes before the dense oils grip the skin. O…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aromatics Elixir Premier or Raffinee?

Aromatics Elixir Premier takes 5 of 8 categories. Aromatics Elixir Premier is rated 4.36/5 from 44 votes; Raffinee is rated 4.04/5 from 319 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir Premier for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Raffinee for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir Premier or Raffinee?

Raffinee lasts longest (Raffinee 78/100, Aromatics Elixir Premier 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir Premier or Raffinee?

Aromatics Elixir Premier projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir Premier 73/100, Raffinee 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir Premier and Raffinee smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Aromatics Elixir Premier or Raffinee better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aromatics Elixir Premier is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics Elixir Premier is the stronger pick. Aromatics Elixir Premier suits evening wear; Raffinee suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir Premier and Raffinee?

Aromatics Elixir Premier has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lemon Verbena and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose, a base of Moss, Vetiver, Musk and Woody Notes. Raffinee has top notes of Carnation, Plum, Clary Sage and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Orris Root, Tonka Bean, Mimosa and Tuberose, a base of Spices, Cinnamon, Incense and Sandalwood.