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Houbigant Raffinee vs Yves Saint Laurent Nu

Houbigant Raffinee and Yves Saint Laurent Nu compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

RaffineeHoubigant19824.1★
80% alikevs
NuYves Saint Laurent20014.3★

The difference in plain words

Raffinee and Nu are very similar; both have Bergamot, Jasmine and Orchid. Raffinee leans more sweet, while Nu leans fresh spicy.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueAbout the same
More of a night scentNu

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Raffinee ● Nu
Warm SpicyWoodyAromaticFloralPowderyAmberFresh SpicySweet
Both share: Bergamot · Jasmine · Orchid · Incense · Sandalwood · Musk · Vetiver
Only in Raffinee: Plum · Carnation · Clary Sage · Orange Blossom · Rose · Lemon · Orris Root · Tonka Bean +9
Only in Nu: Cardamom · Black Pepper · Frankincense

Community votes

Raffinee ← · → Nu
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
≈ even
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0
Sillage / projection
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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 →
≈ even
0
0
Price value≈ even
0
0
Night-nessNu +13
59
72
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Raffinee profile →Nu profile →