Fragrance comparison

Flower of China vs Premiere

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Flower of China

The Dua Brand

1.504 votes

Rank #77,611 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Premiere

Castelbajac

4.0634 votes

Rank #44,854 EarthyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flower of China takes 3 of 4 categories.

Flower of China
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.
Premiere
Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Flower of China3/4

Premiere1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flower of ChinaThe Dua Brand

PremiereCastelbajac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

50%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate13

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFlower of China

SillageFlower of China

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%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

earthy100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

mossy69%

floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Exotic floral notesWhite PeachHinoki WoodClementineBergamotMagnoliaHyacinthWisteriaTea RoseBenzoinJasmineVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin

Category winnerFlower of ChinaLongest dry-down: 8+ hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPremiereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flower of China by The Dua Brand is a dense oriental floral fragrance built around classic blooms, juicy orchard fruit, and smoky resins. It opens with bright clementine and bergamot before revealing a lush bouquet of magnolia, hyacinth, wisteria, and tea rose. Crisp white peach, ripe plum, and dry tea leaves introduc…

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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, Flower of China or Premiere?

Flower of China takes 3 of 4 categories. Flower of China is rated 1.50/5 from 4 votes; Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose Flower of China for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flower of China or Premiere?

Flower of China lasts longest (Flower of China 100/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flower of China or Premiere?

Flower of China projects furthest (Flower of China 100/100, Premiere 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flower of China and Premiere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Hyacinth, Benzoin and Jasmine.

Is Flower of China or Premiere better for summer or winter?

Premiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flower of China and Premiere?

Flower of China features Exotic floral notes, White Peach, Hinoki Wood, Clementine and Bergamot. 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.