Chypre Charnel vs Premiere
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
Chypre CharnelChoose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
PremiereChoose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Chypre Charnel3/6
Premiere3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Chypre Charnel
- Community sentiment
- Premiere
- Longevity
- Chypre Charnel
- Sillage & projection
- Premiere
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Premiere
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chypre Charnel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chypre CharnelMolinardPremiereCastelbajacWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 281 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
4.06/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%
Category winnerChypre CharnelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
55%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
281 votes
32%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerPremiereMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChypre Charnel
SillagePremiere
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothearthy100%
woody92%
citrus84%
mossy77%
powdery69%
rose61%
earthy100%
aldehydic92%
fresh84%
woody77%
mossy69%
floral61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both earthy, woody and mossy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachBergamotOrangeLemon
Heart
Bulgarian RoseIris FlowerJasmineWhite Flowers
Base
OakmossPatchouliVetiverMuskAmbroxanBenzoinVanilla
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin
InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Lemon and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Premiere, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Spring56
Summer11
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night50
Category winnerPremiereMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,090
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#47,858
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerChypre CharnelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMolinard Chypre Charnel brings a modern spin to the traditional forest-and-moss scent style. It opens with a splash of tangy bergamot, sparkling orange, and a velvety slice of ripe peach that feels juicy rather than sugary. As the initial brightness settles, a dusting of powdery iris, creamy jasmine, and gentle Bulgar…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Chypre Charnel or Premiere?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Chypre Charnel is rated 4.02/5 from 281 votes; Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose Chypre Charnel for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chypre Charnel or Premiere?
Chypre Charnel lasts longest (Chypre Charnel 63/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chypre Charnel or Premiere?
Premiere projects furthest (Premiere 71/100, Chypre Charnel 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chypre Charnel and Premiere smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and mossy accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Lemon and Bulgarian Rose.
Is Chypre Charnel or Premiere better for summer or winter?
For summer, Premiere is the stronger pick. For winter, Premiere is the stronger pick. Premiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chypre Charnel and Premiere?
Chypre Charnel has top notes of Peach, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Iris Flower, Jasmine and White Flowers, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. 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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