Premiere vs Risque
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
PremiereChoose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
RisqueChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Premiere3/6
Risque3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Risque
- Community sentiment
- Premiere
- Longevity
- Risque
- Sillage & projection
- Premiere
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Premiere
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Risque
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PremiereCastelbajacRisqueRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%
4.07/ 5 · 418 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerRisqueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
34 votes
48%Love
35%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
343 votes
Category winnerPremiereMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRisque
SillagePremiere
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothearthy100%
aldehydic92%
fresh84%
woody77%
mossy69%
floral61%
floral100%
woody92%
citrus84%
earthy77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both earthy, woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin
Top
BergamotLemonLitsea Cubeba
Heart
ChamomileHyacinthRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
OakmossCivetPatchouliVetiverLabdanumCedar
InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Bergamot, Lemon and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Premiere, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer11
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter74
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPremiereMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,353
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,877
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews26
Category winnerRisqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPremiere 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…
Reviews →Risque is a polished green floral chypre with a bright citrus opening, a floral heart led by jasmine, rose and hyacinth, and a mossy, woody base softened by civet and labdanum. It reads elegant, slightly vintage in style, and more modern in texture than some classic chypres. On skin, it can feel airy rather than heavy…
Reviews →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 Risque?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes; Risque is rated 4.07/5 from 418 votes. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Risque for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Premiere or Risque?
Risque lasts longest (Risque 75/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Premiere or Risque?
Projection is very close: Premiere 71/100, Risque 69/100 for sillage.
Do Premiere and Risque smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Bergamot, Lemon and Jasmine.
Is Premiere or Risque better for summer or winter?
For summer, Premiere is the stronger pick. For winter, Premiere is the stronger pick. Premiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Premiere and Risque?
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. Risque has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Litsea Cubeba, heart notes of Chamomile, Hyacinth, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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