Fragrance comparison

Collection Pastel vs Raffinee

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 401 ratings analysed

Collection Pastel

Celine

3.7882 votes

Rank #16,908 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Raffinee

Houbigant

4.04319 votes

Rank #25,518 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raffinee takes 5 of 8 categories.

Collection Pastel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money, 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.

Collection Pastel3/8

Raffinee5/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Collection PastelCeline

RaffineeHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 38%Had 39%Want 23%

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

18%Love

59%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

82 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRaffinee

SillageRaffinee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value59

Category winnerCollection PastelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

musky74%

woody65%

powdery56%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageBergamotTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVetiver

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

Summer82

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night37

Spring35

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerCollection PastelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex39

Women61

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

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#16,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#25,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCollection PastelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Collection Pastel by Celine opens with an invigorating splash of bitter bergamot and tangy tangerine, immediately tempered by the dry, herbal bite of clary sage. It does not stay sharp for long. Within twenty minutes, the citrus flash settles into a clean, pastel floral heart of blooming jasmine, airy orange blossom, …

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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, Collection Pastel or Raffinee?

Raffinee takes 5 of 8 categories. Collection Pastel is rated 3.78/5 from 82 votes; Raffinee is rated 4.04/5 from 319 votes. Choose Collection Pastel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money, 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, Collection Pastel or Raffinee?

Raffinee lasts longest (Raffinee 78/100, Collection Pastel 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Collection Pastel or Raffinee?

Raffinee projects furthest (Raffinee 68/100, Collection Pastel 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Collection Pastel and Raffinee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Collection Pastel or Raffinee better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Collection Pastel and Raffinee?

Collection Pastel has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood 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.