Fragrance comparison

Premiere vs Soie

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

Premiere

Castelbajac

4.0634 votes

Rank #47,817 EarthyAldehydic

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23%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Soie

Reflexion

3.867 votes

Rank #61,511 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soie takes 2 of 3 categories.

Premiere
Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Soie
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Premiere1/3

Soie2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PremiereCastelbajac

SoieReflexion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySoie

SillageSoie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

mossy69%

floral61%

powdery100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

iris77%

musky69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

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

AldehydesCitronLemonBergamot

Heart

CarnationTiare FlowerYlang-YlangIrisJasmineMilk

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, 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 season

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,817

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,511

PerfumerEugene Firsanov

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPremiereHigher 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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Soie by Reflexion pairs a bright, aldehydic citrus opening with a creamy floral heart that leans powdery and softly spicy. Carnation and iris add a vintage-leaning polish, while milk and tiare keep it smooth rather than sharp. The dry-down settles into clean musk and gentle sandalwood, reading cosy, tidy, and easy to …

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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 Soie?

Soie takes 2 of 3 categories. Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes; Soie is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Soie for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Premiere or Soie?

Soie lasts longest (Soie 72/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Premiere or Soie?

Soie projects furthest (Soie 75/100, Premiere 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Premiere and Soie smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Premiere or Soie better for summer or winter?

Premiere suits daytime wear; Soie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Premiere and Soie?

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. Soie has top notes of Aldehydes, Citron, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Tiare Flower, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.