Fragrance comparison

Miss vs Raffinee

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 406 ratings analysed

6 wins

Miss

Worth

4.2287 votes

Rank #5,328 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Raffinee

Houbigant

4.04319 votes

Rank #23,427 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Miss takes 6 of 7 categories.

Miss
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Raffinee
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Miss6/7

Raffinee1/7

Ratings & consensus: Miss
Community sentiment: Miss
Longevity: Raffinee
Sillage & projection: Miss
Value for money: Miss
Versatility: Miss
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Miss

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MissWorth

RaffineeHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 319 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerMissRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

40%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

319 votes

Category winnerMissMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRaffinee

SillageMiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value59

Category winnerMissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangBergamotPineappleRhuburb

Heart

CloveOrchidRoseCypressVioletCarawayCarnationJasmine

Base

Benzoinoak mossMuskAmberVirginia CedarRaspberryVetiverVanille

Top15-30 mins

CarnationPlumClary SageOrange BlossomBergamotRoseJasmineLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootTonka BeanMimosaTuberoseYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidOsmanthus

Base8-12 hrs

SpicesCinnamonIncenseSandalwoodVanillaMuskCypressVetiver

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Orchid and Rose. Durations are only published for Raffinee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night69

Spring35

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerMissMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

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#5,328

PerfumerOdette Breil-Radius

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#23,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miss Worth is a vintage floral oriental from 1977 that balances bright aldehydes and fruit with a rich base of benzoin and moss. It wears as a sophisticated, mature, and uniquely blended composition that avoids dated tropes. Perfect for the woman who appreciates 1970s maximalist perfumery with a clean, woody finish fo…

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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, Miss or Raffinee?

Miss takes 6 of 7 categories. Miss is rated 4.22/5 from 87 votes; Raffinee is rated 4.04/5 from 319 votes. Choose Miss for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Raffinee for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Miss or Raffinee?

They last about the same: Raffinee 78/100, Miss 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Miss or Raffinee?

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

Do Miss and Raffinee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Orchid and Rose.

Is Miss or Raffinee better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Miss and Raffinee?

Miss has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Clove, Orchid, Rose and Cypress, a base of Benzoin, oak moss, Musk and Amber. 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.