Fragrance comparison

Nocturnes (2023) vs Premiere

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nocturnes (2023)

Caron

5.004 votes

Rank #31,578 AldehydicWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Premiere

Castelbajac

4.0634 votes

Rank #42,999 EarthyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nocturnes (2023) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nocturnes (2023)
Choose it for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Premiere
Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nocturnes (2023)3/4

Premiere1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nocturnes (2023)
Sillage & projection: Premiere
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Nocturnes (2023)
Fragranxe ranking: Nocturnes (2023)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nocturnes (2023)Caron

PremiereCastelbajac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNocturnes (2023)

SillagePremiere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

white floral92%

rose84%

floral77%

fresh69%

green61%

earthy100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

mossy69%

floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aldehydic, fresh and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesEgyptian JasmineRoseHyacinthTuberoseVetiverSandalHoneyGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin

Category winnerNocturnes (2023)Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Work 37%Date 29%Casual 25%Party 9%

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#31,578

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNocturnes (2023)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nocturnes (2023) by Caron revives a heritage floral profile with modern clarity. The first spray releases a fizzy rush of aldehydes that smells like luxury French bath soap lathered in cold spring water. It feels pristine. Beneath that sparkling sheen lies a green hyacinth stem, creamy Egyptian jasmine, and velvety ro…

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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, Nocturnes (2023) or Premiere?

Nocturnes (2023) takes 3 of 4 categories. Nocturnes (2023) is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose Nocturnes (2023) for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nocturnes (2023) or Premiere?

Nocturnes (2023) lasts longest (Nocturnes (2023) 60/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nocturnes (2023) or Premiere?

Premiere projects furthest (Premiere 71/100, Nocturnes (2023) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nocturnes (2023) and Premiere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, fresh and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose and Hyacinth.

Is Nocturnes (2023) or Premiere better for summer or winter?

Nocturnes (2023) suits daytime wear; Premiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nocturnes (2023) and Premiere?

Nocturnes (2023) features Aldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose, Hyacinth and Tuberose. 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.