Fragrance comparison

Forgotten Trace vs Raffinee

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 320 ratings analysed

Forgotten Trace

Jozoor

5.001 votes

Rank #55,874 AmberLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Raffinee

Houbigant

4.04319 votes

Rank #25,864 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Forgotten Trace
Choose it for a amber and lactonic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Raffinee
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Forgotten Trace2/4

Raffinee2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forgotten Trace
Sillage & projection: Forgotten Trace
Value for money: Raffinee
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

Forgotten TraceJozoor

RaffineeHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

Not enough votes yet

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityForgotten Trace

SillageForgotten Trace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerRaffineeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

lactonic92%

smoky84%

balsamic77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MilkAmbrette

Heart

JasmineTuberose

Base

IncenseTonka BeanVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

CarnationPlumClary SageOrange BlossomBergamotRoseJasmineLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootTonka BeanMimosaTuberoseYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidOsmanthus

Base8-12 hrs

SpicesCinnamonIncenseSandalwoodVanillaMuskCypressVetiver

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Tuberose, Incense and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Raffinee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring35

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#55,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,864

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRaffineeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forgotten Trace by Jozoor opens with a delicate milk and ambrette accord that settles into a soft heart of jasmine and tuberose. This 2025 release leans into a warm, lactonic, and woody musk profile that sits close to the skin, making it an introspective choice for quiet spring days or calm office settings where you w…

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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, Forgotten Trace or Raffinee?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Forgotten Trace is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Raffinee is rated 4.04/5 from 319 votes. Choose Forgotten Trace for a amber and lactonic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Raffinee for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Forgotten Trace or Raffinee?

They last about the same: Forgotten Trace 80/100, Raffinee 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Forgotten Trace or Raffinee?

Forgotten Trace projects furthest (Forgotten Trace 75/100, Raffinee 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forgotten Trace and Raffinee smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Tuberose, Incense and Tonka Bean.

Is Forgotten Trace or Raffinee better for summer or winter?

Forgotten Trace suits day or night wear; Raffinee suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forgotten Trace and Raffinee?

Forgotten Trace has top notes of Milk and Ambrette, heart notes of Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Incense, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Musk. 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.