Fragrance comparison

Judith vs Premiere

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

Judith

Judith Muller

3.6712 votes

Rank #46,812 WoodyAmber

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Premiere

Castelbajac

4.0634 votes

Rank #47,858 EarthyAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Judith2/4

Premiere2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JudithJudith Muller

PremiereCastelbajac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

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

33%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

17%Hate

12 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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityJudith

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

woody100%

amber92%

floral84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

earthy100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

mossy69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesFruity NotesHyacinthBergamotLemonOrange

Heart

CarnationJasmineRoseOrris RootCyclamenOrchidYlang-Ylang

Base

CedarAmberOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodCaramelCinnamon

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Lemon. Durations are only published for Premiere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#47,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJudithHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Judith by Judith Muller is a complex floral-woody fragrance launched in 1975. This vintage scent opens with sharp, bracing aldehydes paired with citrus and hyacinth. On the skin, it transforms into a creamy, resinous blend featuring jasmine, orris root, and ylang-ylang. It performs beautifully in spring and autumn, of…

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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, Judith or Premiere?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Judith is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose Judith for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Judith or Premiere?

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

Which projects more, Judith or Premiere?

Premiere projects furthest (Premiere 71/100, Judith 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Judith and Premiere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Judith or Premiere better for summer or winter?

Judith suits evening wear; Premiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Judith and Premiere?

Judith has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Hyacinth and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Cedar, Amber, Oakmoss and Musk. 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.