Gatsby 22 vs Raffinee
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Raffinee takes 5 of 7 categories.
Gatsby 22Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
RaffineeChoose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gatsby 222/7
Raffinee5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Raffinee
- Community sentiment
- Raffinee
- Longevity
- Raffinee
- Sillage & projection
- Raffinee
- Value for money
- Gatsby 22
- Versatility
- Raffinee
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gatsby 22
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gatsby 22Ormonde JayneRaffineeHoubigantWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 152 votes
Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%
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 hate33%Love
31%Like
24%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
72 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
Category winners
LongevityRaffinee
SillageRaffinee
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGatsby 22Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
musky84%
powdery77%
floral69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
floral92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLemonPink Pepper
Heart
OsmanthusOrange BlossomViolet
Base
MuskVetiverLeatherTonka Bean
Top15-30 mins
CarnationPlumClary SageOrange BlossomBergamotRoseJasmineLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootTonka BeanMimosaTuberoseYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidOsmanthus
Base8-12 hrs
SpicesCinnamonIncenseSandalwoodVanillaMuskCypressVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Osmanthus and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Raffinee, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring35
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day69
Night100
Category winnerRaffineeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,271
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews38
Overall rank#28,228
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGatsby 22Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGatsby 22 opens with bright bergamot, lemon and a light snap of pink pepper, then settles into clean orange blossom, osmanthus and violet over musky vetiver. Shoppers often describe it as crisp, sparkling and modern, with a slightly masculine unisex tilt. It is best sampled as a polished citrus floral for spring and e…
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, Gatsby 22 or Raffinee?
Raffinee takes 5 of 7 categories. Gatsby 22 is rated 3.96/5 from 152 votes; Raffinee is rated 4.04/5 from 319 votes. Choose Gatsby 22 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Gatsby 22 or Raffinee?
Raffinee lasts longest (Raffinee 78/100, Gatsby 22 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gatsby 22 or Raffinee?
Raffinee projects furthest (Raffinee 68/100, Gatsby 22 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gatsby 22 and Raffinee smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Osmanthus and Orange Blossom.
Is Gatsby 22 or Raffinee better for summer or winter?
For summer, Raffinee is the stronger pick. For winter, Raffinee is the stronger pick. Raffinee suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gatsby 22 and Raffinee?
Gatsby 22 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Leather and Tonka Bean. 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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