Fragrance comparison

2021 vs Premiere

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

2021

Mine. Perfumery

3.001 votes

Rank #63,210 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Premiere

Castelbajac

4.0634 votes

Rank #41,787 EarthyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Premiere takes 2 of 3 categories.

2021
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Premiere
Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

20211/3

Premiere2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 2021
Sillage & projection: Premiere
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Premiere

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2021Mine. Perfumery

PremiereCastelbajac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

4.06/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

32%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity2021

SillagePremiere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

sweet84%

rose77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

earthy100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

mossy69%

floral61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesPink PepperLemon

Heart

RoseFloral NotesOzonic notes

Base

Tonka BeanBenzoinHoneyWoodsy Notes

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rose, Benzoin and Honey. Durations are only published for Premiere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Work 41%Casual 31%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPremiereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2021 by Mine. Perfumery opens with a bright burst of crisp lemon, crushed green foliage, and tiny specks of warm pink pepper. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens as a damp ozonic breeze settles into a rich heart of blooming rose and airy floral notes. The dry down turns noticeably warmer and sweeter on s…

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Premiere by Castelbajac opens with a fizzy blast of aldehydes and sharp bergamot, backed by the green spring crunch of hyacinth and tart black currant. It feels like stepping out of a hot shower into a cool, mossy forest clearing. As the bright citrus sparkle settles, a dense bouquet of carnation, honeyed jasmine, and…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 2021 or Premiere?

Premiere takes 2 of 3 categories. 2021 is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose 2021 for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 2021 or Premiere?

2021 lasts longest (2021 60/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2021 or Premiere?

Premiere projects furthest (Premiere 71/100, 2021 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2021 and Premiere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rose, Benzoin and Honey.

Is 2021 or Premiere better for summer or winter?

2021 suits daytime wear; Premiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2021 and Premiere?

2021 has top notes of Green Notes, Pink Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes and Ozonic notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Honey and Woodsy Notes. Premiere has top notes of Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Civet.