Fragrance comparison

Only vs Raffinee

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 458 ratings analysed

4 wins

Only

Julio Iglesias

4.14139 votes

Rank #4,467 PowderySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%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?

Only takes 4 of 7 categories.

Only
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Raffinee
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Only4/7

Raffinee3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OnlyJulio Iglesias

RaffineeHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 319 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerOnlyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

123 votes

40%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

319 votes

Category winnerOnlyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRaffinee

SillageRaffinee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value59

Category winnerRaffineeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

yellow floral69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumPineappleCorianderBergamot

Heart

VioletWhite HoneyYlang-YlangMimosaCarnationTuberoseRoseOrchid

Base

oak mossCivettaSandalwoodAmberMuskVanilleFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

CarnationPlumClary SageOrange BlossomBergamotRoseJasmineLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootTonka BeanMimosaTuberoseYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidOsmanthus

Base8-12 hrs

SpicesCinnamonIncenseSandalwoodVanillaMuskCypressVetiver

InformationalShared notesPlum, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Mimosa. Durations are only published for Raffinee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night–

Spring35

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerOnlyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

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#4,467

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#23,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOnlyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Only by Julio Iglesias is a lush oriental-floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1989. It features a complex profile of plum, pineapple, and coriander set against a rich heart of ylang-ylang, tuberose, and honey. The dry-down settles into a warm, woody base of oakmoss, civetta, and benzoin. This perfume offers a d…

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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, Only or Raffinee?

Only takes 4 of 7 categories. Only is rated 4.14/5 from 139 votes; Raffinee is rated 4.04/5 from 319 votes. Choose Only for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Raffinee for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Only or Raffinee?

Raffinee lasts longest (Raffinee 78/100, Only 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Only or Raffinee?

Raffinee projects furthest (Raffinee 68/100, Only 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Only and Raffinee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Mimosa.

Is Only or Raffinee better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Only and Raffinee?

Only has top notes of Plum, Pineapple, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, White Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Mimosa, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Sandalwood 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.