Fragrance comparison

H21 vs Premiere

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

H21

Bepolar

3.4535 votes

Rank #14,661 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Premiere

Castelbajac

4.0634 votes

Rank #41,417 EarthyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

H21
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Premiere
Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

H212/4

Premiere2/4

Ratings & consensus: Premiere
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: H21
Sillage & projection: Premiere
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: H21

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

H21Bepolar

PremiereCastelbajac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 32%Had 36%Want 32%

4.06/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%

Category winnerPremiereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityH21

SillagePremiere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

earthy100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

mossy69%

floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseMuskVetiver

Heart

Carnation

Base

Black CurrantSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRose, Musk, Vetiver and Carnation. Durations are only published for Premiere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

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#14,661

PerfumerAngelo Orazio Pregoni

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#41,417

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerH21Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

H21 by Bepolar is a woody aromatic creation from 2019 that blends bright rose and musk with an earthy vetiver base. It offers a clean, woody profile that feels versatile for daily wear. This scent maintains a crisp character on the skin, leaning toward those who appreciate subtle, refined woodiness in their everyday f…

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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, H21 or Premiere?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. H21 is rated 3.45/5 from 35 votes; Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose H21 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, H21 or Premiere?

H21 lasts longest (H21 78/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, H21 or Premiere?

Projection is very close: Premiere 71/100, H21 69/100 for sillage.

Do H21 and Premiere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Musk, Vetiver and Carnation.

Is H21 or Premiere better for summer or winter?

H21 suits day or night wear; Premiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H21 and Premiere?

H21 has top notes of Rose, Musk and Vetiver, heart notes of Carnation, a base of Black Currant 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.