Calypso vs Raffinee
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CalypsoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
RaffineeChoose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Calypso2/4
Raffinee2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Raffinee
- Sillage & projection
- Calypso
- Value for money
- Calypso
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Raffinee
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CalypsoExtractRaffineeHoubigantWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%
4.04/ 5 · 319 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
40%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
319 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRaffinee
SillageCalypso
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCalypsoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
floral92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonOrange Blossom
Heart
LilyRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliVanillaTonka BeanVetiver
Top15-30 mins
CarnationPlumClary SageOrange BlossomBergamotRoseJasmineLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootTonka BeanMimosaTuberoseYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidOsmanthus
Base8-12 hrs
SpicesCinnamonIncenseSandalwoodVanillaMuskCypressVetiver
InformationalShared notesLemon, Orange Blossom, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Raffinee, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring35
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day69
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,116
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,228
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRaffineeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCalypso by Extract opens with an invigorating burst of tart lemon and sweet orange blossom, instantly creating an uplifting and bright mood. As the initial citrus sparkle softens on skin, a lush floral heart of white lily, velvety rose, and creamy ylang-ylang takes center stage, bringing a warm, sun-drenched floral ch…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Calypso or Raffinee?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Calypso is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Raffinee is rated 4.04/5 from 319 votes. Choose Calypso for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Raffinee for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Calypso or Raffinee?
Raffinee lasts longest (Raffinee 78/100, Calypso 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Calypso or Raffinee?
Calypso projects furthest (Calypso 88/100, Raffinee 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Calypso and Raffinee smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange Blossom, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Calypso or Raffinee better for summer or winter?
Calypso suits day or night wear; Raffinee suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Calypso and Raffinee?
Calypso has top notes of Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. 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.
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