Houbigant Raffinee Parfum 0.25 oz 7ml Splash Vintage 1980s

A dramatic survivor from the final decades of classic Houbigant perfumery, this original 1980s Raffinée parfum captures the opulence and sophistication that defined prestige fragrance during the era. The rich ruby-burgundy flacon is particularly striking, with sweeping gold-tone ribbed panels, a polished gold collar, and a spherical burgundy stopper that gives the bottle an unmistakably luxurious presence. In the concentrated parfum form, it represents one of the most desirable presentations of this celebrated Houbigant fragrance.

Available today is this 1980s vintage, made in France, original and authentic Raffinée parfum (perfume) splash in a dainty 0.25-ounce (1/4 ounce or 7ml) size by the original Parfums Houbigant. All photos were taken at high magnification to best highlight overall condition. The fill line is confirmed through additional photographs. The buyer will receive the exact item pictured. Dating & Authentication

Raffinée was introduced by Houbigant in 1982, placing this bottle within the fragrance's original production era. The concentrated parfum was among the original presentations of the fragrance.

The underside label identifies the contents as "RAFFINEE PARFUM," gives the capacity as 7ml / 0.25 fl. oz., states "MADE IN FRANCE," and identifies Parfums Houbigant Paris and Houbigant Inc. Dist., New York. Combined with the characteristic burgundy-and-gold presentation, these markings support identification as an original 1980s Houbigant parfum rather than a later version. Condition

This vintage bottle presents beautifully, with its deep burgundy finish, dramatic gold-tone ribbed panels, gold collar, and matching spherical stopper creating a particularly striking display.

The fill level is difficult to judge through the dark burgundy bottle under ordinary lighting, so additional photographs were taken specifically to document the remaining contents. Please review all photographs carefully, as they show the exact bottle and fill level being offered.

No original outer packaging is included. Why This Item Stands Out

Raffinée was not simply another 1980s fragrance release. It became one of Houbigant's notable prestige fragrances of the decade and received the 1983 Fragrance of the Year award in the Women's Prestige category from The Fragrance Foundation. This example is particularly appealing because it is the concentrated parfum presentation and retains its original French Houbigant identification. The sculptural burgundy-and-gold bottle also embodies the extravagant fragrance packaging characteristic of the early 1980s. Collector's Notes

Houbigant is one of the historic names of French perfumery, with origins extending back to the eighteenth century. Founded in Paris by Jean-François Houbigant in 1775, the house would eventually introduce fragrances that became landmarks in perfume history, including Fougère Royale and Quelques Fleurs.

Raffinée arrived much later in that history but became an important Houbigant release in its own right. Its elaborate composition brought together floral, fruity, herbal, spicy, woody, and incense elements in the richly layered style associated with prestige perfumery of the early 1980s.

Later Raffinée production became associated with other companies, making examples explicitly marked Parfums Houbigant Paris and Made in France particularly interesting representations of the fragrance's original Houbigant period. Fragrance History:

1775: Jean-François Houbigant establishes his perfume house in Paris.

1882: Houbigant introduces Fougère Royale, a landmark fragrance associated with the development of the modern fougère fragrance family.

1912: Quelques Fleurs is introduced and becomes another of the house's historically important fragrances.

1982: Raffinée is launched by Houbigant as an elaborate floral-oriental fragrance and is offered in multiple concentrations, including parfum.

1983: Raffinée receives The Fragrance Foundation's Fragrance of the Year award in the Women's Prestige category.

1980s: Raffinée establishes itself as one of Houbigant's signature fragrances of the decade, distinguished by its richly layered floral, spice, wood, and incense composition.

Later Years: Raffinée passes beyond its original Houbigant production and is subsequently associated with other producers, increasing collector interest in original French Houbigant-marked bottles. Fragrance Notes

Originally launched in 1982, Raffinée is traditionally classified as an oriental floral fragrance, a category now commonly described as amber floral. It opens with carnation, orange blossom, plum, clary sage, jasmine, lemon, bergamot, and rose; the heart combines mimosa, tuberose, tonka bean, orchid, osmanthus, orris root, hyacinth, and ylang-ylang; and the composition rests on a rich base of spices, cypress, sandalwood, cinnamon, musk, vanilla, vetiver, and incense.

The combination of carnation and ripe plum against an expansive floral heart, followed by warm spice, incense, sandalwood, vanilla, and musk, gives Raffinée the dense and sophisticated character associated with luxurious early-1980s perfumery.