Fragrance comparison

La Collection du Joaillier vs Premiere

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

4 wins

La Collection du Joaillier

Boucheron

4.3315 votes

Rank #34,198 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Premiere

Castelbajac

4.0634 votes

Rank #43,119 EarthyAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Collection du Joaillier takes 4 of 4 categories.

La Collection du Joaillier
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Premiere
Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

La Collection du Joaillier4/4

Premiere0/4

Ratings & consensus: La Collection du Joaillier
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Collection du Joaillier
Sillage & projection: La Collection du Joaillier
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Collection du Joaillier

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Collection du JoaillierBoucheron

PremiereCastelbajac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 59%

4.06/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%

Category winnerLa Collection du JoaillierRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLa Collection du Joaillier

SillageLa Collection du Joaillier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

earthy100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

mossy69%

floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both earthy, woody and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OakmossBenzoinAmberSandalwoodYlang-YlangJasmineIrisTonka BeanVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Benzoin, Amber and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Premiere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

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#34,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#43,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa Collection du JoaillierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oakmoss and earthy vetiver form the backbone of this 2008 release. Dark ylang-ylang and jasmine float over a resinous base of benzoin and tonka bean, giving the aromatic fougere structure a heavy, golden warmth. It projects best in crisp autumn weather and cool evenings. The dry down turns powdery as iris and sandalwo…

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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, La Collection du Joaillier or Premiere?

La Collection du Joaillier takes 4 of 4 categories. La Collection du Joaillier is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes; Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose La Collection du Joaillier for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Collection du Joaillier or Premiere?

La Collection du Joaillier lasts longest (La Collection du Joaillier 60/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Collection du Joaillier or Premiere?

Projection is very close: La Collection du Joaillier 72/100, Premiere 71/100 for sillage.

Do La Collection du Joaillier and Premiere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and mossy accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber and Ylang-Ylang.

Is La Collection du Joaillier or Premiere better for summer or winter?

La Collection du Joaillier suits evening wear; Premiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Collection du Joaillier and Premiere?

La Collection du Joaillier features Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang. 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.