Lavender Milk Tea vs Raffinee
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Raffinee takes 6 of 8 categories.
Lavender Milk TeaChoose it for a lavender and lactonic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RaffineeChoose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lavender Milk Tea2/8
Raffinee6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Raffinee
- Community sentiment
- Raffinee
- Longevity
- Raffinee
- Sillage & projection
- Raffinee
- Value for money
- Raffinee
- Versatility
- Lavender Milk Tea
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Raffinee
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lavender Milk Tea
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lavender Milk TeaElysianRaffineeHoubigantWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 14%Had 4%Want 82%
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 hate37%Love
26%Like
21%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
68 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 winnerRaffineeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
lactonic92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
warm spicy100%
floral92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy, aromatic and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
LavenderAmbretteOrange Blossom
Heart2 to 4 hours
MilkBlack TeaCinnamon
Base3 to 6 hours
Tonka BeanIncenseCacaoTuberose
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 seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall88
Winter84
Day100
Night68
Spring35
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day69
Night100
Category winnerLavender Milk TeaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,237
PerfumerJessi Park
Launched—
Reviews29
Overall rank#28,395
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLavender Milk TeaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLavender Milk Tea by Elysian presents an aromatic floral gourmand profile centered on comforting contrasts. It opens with herbal lavender and crisp orange blossom, buffered immediately by the soft, musky warmth of ambrette seed. As the initial brightness settles, heart notes of steamed milk, brewed black tea, and dust…
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, Lavender Milk Tea or Raffinee?
Raffinee takes 6 of 8 categories. Lavender Milk Tea is rated 3.82/5 from 68 votes; Raffinee is rated 4.04/5 from 319 votes. Choose Lavender Milk Tea for a lavender and lactonic character. Wins on 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, Lavender Milk Tea or Raffinee?
Raffinee lasts longest (Raffinee 78/100, Lavender Milk Tea 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lavender Milk Tea or Raffinee?
Raffinee projects furthest (Raffinee 68/100, Lavender Milk Tea 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lavender Milk Tea and Raffinee smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean and Incense.
Is Lavender Milk Tea or Raffinee better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lavender Milk Tea is the stronger pick. For winter, Raffinee is the stronger pick. Lavender Milk Tea suits daytime wear; Raffinee suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lavender Milk Tea and Raffinee?
Lavender Milk Tea has top notes of Lavender, Ambrette and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Milk, Black Tea and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Incense, Cacao and Tuberose. 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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