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Chamade Extract vs Premiere

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

Updated 196 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chamade Extract takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Chamade Extract

    Choose it for a amber and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Premiere

    Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chamade Extract5/7
Premiere1/7
Ratings & consensus
Chamade Extract
Community sentiment
Chamade Extract
Longevity
Chamade Extract
Sillage & projection
Premiere
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Chamade Extract
Note pyramid (duration)
Tie
Fragranxe ranking
Chamade Extract

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Chamade ExtractGuerlain
PremiereCastelbajac
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.60/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 64%Had 8%Want 27%
4.06/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%
Category winnerChamade ExtractRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
71%Love
23%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

162 votes

32%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerChamade ExtractMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate90
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityChamade Extract

SillagePremiere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
green92%
floral84%
balsamic77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
earthy100%
aldehydic92%
fresh84%
woody77%
mossy69%
floral61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
HyacinthAldehydesRoseJasmineBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
GalbanumLilacLily-of-the-ValleyCarnation
Base6 to 8 hours
Tolu BalsamPeru BalsamBenzoinAmberSandalwoodVetiverVanilla
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer54
Fall71
Winter54
Day100
Night89
Spring56
Summer11
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night50
Category winnerChamade ExtractMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex29
Women67
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,245

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#45,194

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChamade ExtractHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chamade Extract by Guerlain is a classic floral aldehyde with an unmistakable balance of crisp greenery and resinous warmth. Released in pure perfume concentration, it opens with a snappy burst of hyacinth, soapy aldehydes, and zesty bergamot. The heart unfolds into a bouquet of lilac, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, and…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chamade Extract or Premiere?

Chamade Extract takes 5 of 7 categories. Chamade Extract is rated 4.60/5 from 162 votes; Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose Chamade Extract for a amber and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chamade Extract or Premiere?

Chamade Extract lasts longest (Chamade Extract 74/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chamade Extract or Premiere?

Premiere projects furthest (Premiere 71/100, Chamade Extract 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chamade Extract and Premiere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Aldehydes, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Chamade Extract or Premiere better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chamade Extract is the stronger pick. For winter, Premiere is the stronger pick. Chamade Extract suits daytime wear; Premiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chamade Extract and Premiere?

Chamade Extract has top notes of Hyacinth, Aldehydes, Rose and Jasmine, heart notes of Galbanum, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam, Benzoin and Amber. 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.

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