La Fleur du Mexique vs Raffinee
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Raffinee takes 3 of 5 categories.
La Fleur du MexiqueChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
RaffineeChoose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
La Fleur du Mexique2/5
Raffinee3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Raffinee
- Sillage & projection
- La Fleur du Mexique
- Value for money
- La Fleur du Mexique
- 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
La Fleur du MexiqueIDEO ParfumeursRaffineeHoubigantWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
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 hate60%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · 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
Category winners
LongevityRaffinee
SillageLa Fleur du Mexique
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLa Fleur du MexiqueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
warm spicy100%
floral92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, floral and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
HyacinthBergamotOrange Blossom
Heart3 to 5 hours
TuberoseJasmineJuniperOsmanthusCarnation
Base5 to 8 hours
AmberSandalwoodVetiverMusk
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 seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring35
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day69
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#68,204
PerfumerLudmila Bitar
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,715
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRaffineeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLa Fleur du Mexique by IDEO Parfumeurs is a bold white floral perfume grounded in a substantial woody base. It opens with the crisp green bite of hyacinth and bright bergamot, softened by sweet orange blossom. The heart belongs to a prominent tuberose, enriched by creamy jasmine, peppery carnation, and the dry, pine-t…
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, La Fleur du Mexique or Raffinee?
Raffinee takes 3 of 5 categories. La Fleur du Mexique is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Raffinee is rated 4.04/5 from 319 votes. Choose La Fleur du Mexique for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Raffinee for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, La Fleur du Mexique or Raffinee?
Raffinee lasts longest (Raffinee 78/100, La Fleur du Mexique 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Fleur du Mexique or Raffinee?
Projection is very close: La Fleur du Mexique 69/100, Raffinee 68/100 for sillage.
Do La Fleur du Mexique and Raffinee smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Jasmine.
Is La Fleur du Mexique or Raffinee better for summer or winter?
La Fleur du Mexique suits day or night wear; Raffinee suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Fleur du Mexique and Raffinee?
La Fleur du Mexique has top notes of Hyacinth, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Juniper and Osmanthus, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver 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.
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