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Premiere vs Roma

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

Updated 3,936 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Premiere takes 4 of 6 categories.

  • Premiere

    Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Roma

    Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Premiere4/6
Roma2/6
Ratings & consensus
Premiere
Community sentiment
Premiere
Longevity
Roma
Sillage & projection
Premiere
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Premiere
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Roma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PremiereCastelbajac
RomaLaura Biagiotti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.06/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%
3.78/ 5 · 3,902 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
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

32%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

3,866 votes

Category winnerPremiereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityRoma

SillagePremiere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value68
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family
earthy100%
aldehydic92%
fresh84%
woody77%
mossy69%
floral61%
amber100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
Scent match14%Clearly different

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
Pink GrapefruitMintSicilian BergamotBlack CurrantHiacynth
Heart
CarnationJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MyrrhAmberVanillaSandalwoodOakmossSingapore PatchouliCivetMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley 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
Spring80
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPremiereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
Men2
Unisex16
Women83
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerRomaHigher 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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Roma by Laura Biagiotti is a classic oriental spicy fragrance that centers on resinous myrrh and warm amber. It offers a distinct Mediterranean feel, pairing cool, crisp notes of mint and pink grapefruit with a rich, powdery heart. Ideal for cooler weather, this 1988 release feels both nostalgic and grounded, making i…

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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 Roma?

Premiere takes 4 of 6 categories. Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes; Roma is rated 3.78/5 from 3,902 votes. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Roma for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Premiere or Roma?

Roma lasts longest (Roma 67/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Premiere or Roma?

Premiere projects furthest (Premiere 71/100, Roma 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Premiere and Roma smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Premiere or Roma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Premiere is the stronger pick. For winter, Roma is the stronger pick. Premiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Premiere and Roma?

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. Roma has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Mint, Sicilian Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Myrrh, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

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