Fragrance comparison

Cassili vs Raffinee

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3,469 ratings analysed

Cassili

Parfums de Marly

3.843,150 votes

Rank #2,899 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Raffinee

Houbigant

4.04319 votes

Rank #25,966 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raffinee takes 6 of 8 categories.

Cassili
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Raffinee
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cassili2/8

Raffinee6/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CassiliParfums de Marly

RaffineeHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 3,150 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%

4.04/ 5 · 319 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerRaffineeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

3,150 votes

40%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

319 votes

Category winnerRaffineeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRaffinee

SillageRaffinee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value59

Category winnerRaffineeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

fresh69%

tropical61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red CurrantFloral NotesBulgarian Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

PlumFrangipaniPetaliaMimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwood

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

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter23

Day100

Night32

Spring35

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerCassiliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women98

Casual 37%Work 27%Date 24%Party 12%

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#2,899

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#25,966

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCassiliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Cassili smells like chilled peach cream poured over tart berries. The initial spray hits with a sharp burst of red currant and fresh Bulgarian rose before mellowing fast. Within ten minutes, tropical frangipani and juicy plum create an unexpected stone fruit illusion that feels silky, bright, and chee…

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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, Cassili or Raffinee?

Raffinee takes 6 of 8 categories. Cassili is rated 3.84/5 from 3,150 votes; Raffinee is rated 4.04/5 from 319 votes. Choose Cassili for a floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Raffinee for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cassili or Raffinee?

Raffinee lasts longest (Raffinee 78/100, Cassili 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cassili or Raffinee?

Raffinee projects furthest (Raffinee 68/100, Cassili 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cassili and Raffinee smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Plum, Mimosa and Vanilla.

Is Cassili or Raffinee better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cassili and Raffinee?

Cassili has top notes of Red Currant, Floral Notes and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Plum, Frangipani, Petalia and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean 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.