Houbigant Raffinee vs Jean Paul Gaultier Classique

Houbigant Raffinee and Jean Paul Gaultier Classique compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

RaffineeHoubigant19824.1★

81% alikevs

ClassiqueJean Paul Gaultier19933.9★

The difference in plain words

Raffinee and Classique are very similar; both have Plum, Orange Blossom and Bergamot. Raffinee leans more warm spicy, while Classique leans citrus.

Longer lastingClassique

Stronger projectionClassique

Better perceived valueClassique

More of a night scentAbout the same

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Raffinee ● Classique

Both share: Plum · Orange Blossom · Bergamot · Rose · Tuberose · Ylang-Ylang · Orchid · Cinnamon · Vanilla · Sandalwood · Musk

Only in Raffinee: Carnation · Clary Sage · Jasmine · Lemon · Orris Root · Tonka Bean · Mimosa · Hiacynth +5

Only in Classique: Star Anise · Mandarin Orange · Pear · Ginger · Iris · Amber

Community votes

Raffinee ← · → Classique

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

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Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

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Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

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Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

male

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Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Classique +70

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

Classique +58

Price valueClassique +50

Night-ness≈ even

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Raffinee profile →Classique profile →