Fragrance comparison

Bill Blass for Women vs Raffinee

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 562 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #3,989 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Raffinee

Houbigant

4.04319 votes

Rank #23,427 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bill Blass for Women takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bill Blass for Women
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Raffinee
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bill Blass for Women4/7

Raffinee3/7

Ratings & consensus: Bill Blass for Women
Community sentiment: Bill Blass for Women
Longevity: Raffinee
Sillage & projection: Raffinee
Value for money: Bill Blass for Women
Versatility: Raffinee
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bill Blass for Women

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bill Blass for WomenBill Blass

RaffineeHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 26%

4.04/ 5 · 319 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

243 votes

40%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

319 votes

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRaffinee

SillageRaffinee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value59

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesHiacynthGalbanumPineappleGeraniumCinnamonBergamot

Heart

MimosaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverCypressSandalwoodMuskCedarBenzoinAmber

Top15-30 mins

CarnationPlumClary SageOrange BlossomBergamotRoseJasmineLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootTonka BeanMimosaTuberoseYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidOsmanthus

Base8-12 hrs

SpicesCinnamonIncenseSandalwoodVanillaMuskCypressVetiver

InformationalShared notesHiacynth, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Mimosa. Durations are only published for Raffinee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring35

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerRaffineeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men3

Unisex20

Women77

Date 38%Party 36%Casual 15%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#23,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bill Blass for Women is a vintage green floral with a bright, grassy opening, sweet hyacinth and mimosa, and a mossy, powdery base. Wearers often describe it as fresh, feminine, office-friendly, and very springlike, though the first spray can feel sharp or loud before it settles. It suits people who enjoy classic flor…

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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, Bill Blass for Women or Raffinee?

Bill Blass for Women takes 4 of 7 categories. Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes; Raffinee is rated 4.04/5 from 319 votes. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Raffinee for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bill Blass for Women or Raffinee?

Raffinee lasts longest (Raffinee 78/100, Bill Blass for Women 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bill Blass for Women or Raffinee?

Raffinee projects furthest (Raffinee 68/100, Bill Blass for Women 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bill Blass for Women and Raffinee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Hiacynth, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Mimosa.

Is Bill Blass for Women or Raffinee better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bill Blass for Women and Raffinee?

Bill Blass for Women has top notes of Green Notes, Hiacynth, Galbanum and Pineapple, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cypress and Sandalwood. 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.