Prince of Persia 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?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Prince of PersiaChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
RaffineeChoose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Prince of Persia2/4
Raffinee2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Prince of Persia
- Sillage & projection
- Raffinee
- Value for money
- Prince of Persia
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Raffinee
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Prince of PersiaL'Empire des SensRaffineeHoubigantWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%
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 hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 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
LongevityPrince of Persia
SillageRaffinee
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPrince of PersiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
lavender69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
floral92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SpicesBergamotCypress
Heart
LavenderJasmine
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanilla
Top15-30 mins
CarnationPlumClary SageOrange BlossomBergamotRoseJasmineLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootTonka BeanMimosaTuberoseYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidOsmanthus
Base8-12 hrs
SpicesCinnamonIncenseSandalwoodVanillaMuskCypressVetiver
InformationalShared notesSpices, Bergamot, Cypress and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Raffinee, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
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#61,235
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,275
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRaffineeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrince of Persia by L'Empire des Sens opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and resinous cypress. The top notes feel bright and herbaceous, driven by an unlisted mix of black pepper and cool cardamom spices. As the citrus settles, clean lavender takes center stage alongside a light touch of jasmine. The floral heart ke…
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, Prince of Persia or Raffinee?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Prince of Persia is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Raffinee is rated 4.04/5 from 319 votes. Choose Prince of Persia for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Raffinee for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Prince of Persia or Raffinee?
Prince of Persia lasts longest (Prince of Persia 90/100, Raffinee 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Prince of Persia or Raffinee?
Raffinee projects furthest (Raffinee 68/100, Prince of Persia 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Prince of Persia and Raffinee smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Spices, Bergamot, Cypress and Jasmine.
Is Prince of Persia or Raffinee better for summer or winter?
Prince of Persia suits evening wear; Raffinee suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Prince of Persia and Raffinee?
Prince of Persia has top notes of Spices, Bergamot and Cypress, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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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