Fragrance comparison

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender vs Raffinee

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 320 ratings analysed

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender

Tuoksu

5.001 votes

Rank #46,554 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Raffinee

Houbigant

4.04319 votes

Rank #25,823 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raffinee takes 2 of 2 categories.

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Raffinee
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender0/2

Raffinee2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus Zest + Spiced LavenderTuoksu

RaffineeHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

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 hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value59

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

white floral77%

cinnamon69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamotMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderClovesLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

Orris RootCinnamonBlack Amber

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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night61

Spring35

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 20%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#46,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRaffineeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender by Tuoksu takes the classic Mediterranean cologne formula and gives it a warm, shadowy twist. The initial spray delivers a sharp burst of tart bergamot and juicy mandarin backed by sun-warmed orange blossom. It feels refreshing right away. After twenty minutes on skin, aromatic French lav…

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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, Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender or Raffinee?

Raffinee takes 2 of 2 categories. Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Raffinee is rated 4.04/5 from 319 votes. Choose Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Raffinee for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender and Raffinee smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Orris Root and Cinnamon.

Is Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender or Raffinee better for summer or winter?

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender suits daytime wear; Raffinee suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender and Raffinee?

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Lavender, Cloves and Lilac, a base of Orris Root, Cinnamon and Black Amber. 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.