Fragrance comparison

Delonix vs Premiere

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

2 wins

Delonix

MetaScent

5.003 votes

Rank #30,906 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Premiere

Castelbajac

4.0634 votes

Rank #42,094 EarthyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Delonix takes 2 of 3 categories.

Delonix
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Premiere
Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Delonix2/3

Premiere1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DelonixMetaScent

PremiereCastelbajac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDelonix

SillagePremiere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy90%

sweet80%

citrus70%

tropical60%

woody50%

earthy100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

mossy69%

floral61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cinnamon LeafGreen MangoBergamot

Heart

DelonixYlang-YlangHyacinth

Base

Tolu BalsamOakmossCedar

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Premiere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#30,906

PerfumerHuynh Hai Yen

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDelonixHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MetaScent Delonix opens with a sharp burst of tart green mango paired against crisp bergamot and green cinnamon leaf. As the initial citrus bite settles, lush yellow florals take center stage. Ylang-ylang and red delonix blossom bring a thick, waxy sweetness that feels humid rather than sugary, balanced by the cool st…

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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, Delonix or Premiere?

Delonix takes 2 of 3 categories. Delonix is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose Delonix for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Delonix or Premiere?

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

Which projects more, Delonix or Premiere?

Premiere projects furthest (Premiere 71/100, Delonix 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Delonix and Premiere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth and Oakmoss.

Is Delonix or Premiere better for summer or winter?

Delonix suits day or night wear; Premiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Delonix and Premiere?

Delonix has top notes of Cinnamon Leaf, Green Mango and Bergamot, heart notes of Delonix, Ylang-Ylang and Hyacinth, a base of Tolu Balsam, Oakmoss and Cedar. 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.