Fragrance comparison

Ciao vs Premiere

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #47,593 WoodyGreen

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Premiere

Castelbajac

4.0634 votes

Rank #41,435 EarthyAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciao takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ciao
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Premiere
Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ciao4/5

Premiere1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CiaoHoubigant

PremiereCastelbajac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

4.06/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%

Category winnerCiaoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCiao

SillageCiao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

earthy100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

mossy69%

floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both earthy, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin

Category winnerCiaoLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 39%Work 30%Date 18%Party 12%

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#47,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPremiereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

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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, Ciao or Premiere?

Ciao takes 4 of 5 categories. Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes; Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ciao or Premiere?

Ciao lasts longest (Ciao 93/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ciao or Premiere?

Ciao projects furthest (Ciao 75/100, Premiere 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciao and Premiere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine.

Is Ciao or Premiere better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ciao and Premiere?

Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood 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.