Fragrance comparison

Raffinee vs Secret Obsession

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,510 ratings analysed

6 wins

Raffinee

Houbigant

4.04319 votes

Rank #27,505 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Secret Obsession

Calvin Klein

3.643,191 votes

Rank #33,373 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raffinee takes 6 of 8 categories.

Raffinee
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Secret Obsession
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Raffinee6/8

Secret Obsession2/8

Ratings & consensus: Raffinee
Community sentiment: Raffinee
Longevity: Raffinee
Sillage & projection: Raffinee
Value for money: Secret Obsession
Versatility: Secret Obsession
Note pyramid (duration): Raffinee
Fragranxe ranking: Raffinee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RaffineeHoubigant

Secret ObsessionCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 319 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes

Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%

Category winnerRaffineeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

319 votes

26%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

3,191 votes

Category winnerRaffineeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityRaffinee

SillageRaffinee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSecret ObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CarnationPlumClary SageOrange BlossomBergamotRoseJasmineLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootTonka BeanMimosaTuberoseYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidOsmanthus

Base8-12 hrs

SpicesCinnamonIncenseSandalwoodVanillaMuskCypressVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegPlumMaceRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseJasmineOrchidYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodAmberCashmere WoodVanillaCedarWormwoodOrris

Category winnerRaffineeLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring25

Summer15

Fall100

Winter82

Day62

Night100

Category winnerSecret ObsessionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex20

Women77

Men3

Unisex21

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,373

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Calice Becker, Givaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRaffineeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Secret Obsession by Calvin Klein is a warm, woody floral fragrance defined by dark fruit, pungent spices, and creamy white florals. The scent opens with a sharp burst of plum, mace, and nutmeg, offering a dry and boozy warmth right from the start. As it settles, lush tuberose, jasmine, and orange blossom soften the in…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Raffinee or Secret Obsession?

Raffinee takes 6 of 8 categories. Raffinee is rated 4.04/5 from 319 votes; Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes. Choose Raffinee for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Raffinee or Secret Obsession?

Raffinee lasts longest (Raffinee 78/100, Secret Obsession 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Raffinee or Secret Obsession?

Raffinee projects furthest (Raffinee 68/100, Secret Obsession 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Raffinee and Secret Obsession smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Orange Blossom, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Raffinee or Secret Obsession better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Raffinee and Secret Obsession?

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. Secret Obsession has top notes of Nutmeg, Plum, Mace and Rose, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Cashmere Wood and Vanilla.