Fragrance comparison

First Parfum vs Premiere

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 332 ratings analysed

4 wins

First Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.22298 votes

Rank #4,436 FloralPowdery

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Premiere

Castelbajac

4.0634 votes

Rank #47,858 EarthyAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

First Parfum
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Premiere
Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

First Parfum4/7

Premiere2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels

PremiereCastelbajac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 298 votes

Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%

4.06/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%

Category winnerFirst ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

298 votes

32%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFirst Parfum

SillagePremiere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

sweet77%

musky69%

animalic61%

earthy100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

mossy69%

floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantBergamotRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

HyacinthTurkish RoseCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineTuberoseOrris RootOrchid

Base8-10+ hrs

CivetHoneyMossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVanilla

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin

Category winnerFirst ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night50

Category winnerPremiereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex11

Women85

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,436

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#47,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFirst ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a crisp rush of aldehydes alongside sweet peach and tangy black currant, creating a bright fizz that immediately recalls luxury French bath soap. As it warms on the skin, a rich floral heart takes over, mingling velvety Turkish rose, night-blooming jasmine, and earthy hyac…

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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, First Parfum or Premiere?

First Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. First Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 298 votes; Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose First Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Parfum or Premiere?

First Parfum lasts longest (First Parfum 73/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Parfum or Premiere?

Premiere projects furthest (Premiere 71/100, First Parfum 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Parfum and Premiere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot.

Is First Parfum or Premiere better for summer or winter?

For summer, Premiere is the stronger pick. For winter, First Parfum is the stronger pick. First Parfum suits evening wear; Premiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Parfum and Premiere?

First Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Turkish Rose, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Honey, Moss and Sandalwood. 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.