Raffinee
Shares Incense, Orange Blossom, Osmanthus.
Raffinee by Houbigant is an unapologetic powerhouse from 1982 that captures the bold theatrical spirit of early eighties perfumery. The spray opens wi…
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. Once settled, sweet tuberose and creamy ylang-ylang surface over a dry orris root base. This is not subtle. The deep drydown anchors itself in smoky incense, prickly cinnamon, and sandalwood that clings to wool coats for days. It creates a massive warming cloud built for freezing winter nights.