Fragrance comparison

Premiere vs Revillon 4

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

Premiere

Castelbajac

4.0634 votes

Rank #47,858 EarthyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Revillon 4

Revillon

3.9514 votes

Rank #23,923 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Premiere takes 3 of 4 categories.

Premiere
Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Revillon 4
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Premiere3/4

Revillon 41/4

Ratings & consensus: Premiere
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Premiere
Sillage & projection: Premiere
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Revillon 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PremiereCastelbajac

Revillon 4Revillon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%

3.95/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 34%Had 17%Want 49%

Category winnerPremiereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

22%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPremiere

SillagePremiere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

mossy69%

floral61%

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

violet77%

aldehydic69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aldehydic, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin

Top

AldehydesGalbanumBergamotHyacinth

Heart

VioletJasmineCarnationMimosaRoseIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodVetiverCivetAmbergrisTolu BalsamMyrrh

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,923

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerRevillon 4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Revillon 4 arrives as a distinct 1973 floral aldehyde classic. It opens with sharp, bracing green notes of galbanum and hyacinth before softening into a powdery bouquet of violet, iris, and mimosa. The dry-down introduces a resinous depth, anchored by sandalwood and civet. It is a structured, sophisticated scent for t…

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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, Premiere or Revillon 4?

Premiere takes 3 of 4 categories. Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes; Revillon 4 is rated 3.95/5 from 14 votes. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Revillon 4 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Premiere or Revillon 4?

Premiere lasts longest (Premiere 54/100, Revillon 4 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Premiere or Revillon 4?

Premiere projects furthest (Premiere 71/100, Revillon 4 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Premiere and Revillon 4 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Premiere or Revillon 4 better for summer or winter?

Premiere suits daytime wear; Revillon 4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Premiere and Revillon 4?

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. Revillon 4 has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Hyacinth, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Carnation and Mimosa, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Civet and Ambergris.