Fragrance comparison

Premiere vs Soul

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

Premiere

Castelbajac

4.0634 votes

Rank #47,353 EarthyAldehydic

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34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Soul

MAIOS

4.7114 votes

Rank #36,685 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soul takes 4 of 4 categories.

Premiere
Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Soul
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Premiere0/4

Soul4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PremiereCastelbajac

SoulMAIOS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 52%Had 21%Want 28%

Category winnerSoulRating 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

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevitySoul

SillageSoul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value89

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

mossy69%

floral61%

woody100%

citrus90%

amber80%

aromatic70%

powdery60%

aldehydic50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aldehydic

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

BergamotLemonAldehydes

Heart

IncenseRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

CedarSandalwoodAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Rose. 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

Summer89

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,353

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,685

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSoulHigher 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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Soul by MAIOS opens with a bright citrus blast of bergamot and lemon, sharpened by clean aldehydes. This masculine scent quickly settles into a heart of smoky incense and floral ylang-ylang. The base relies on solid cedar and sandalwood, creating a versatile woody structure that works well for daily office wear or cri…

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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 Soul?

Soul takes 4 of 4 categories. Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes; Soul is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Soul for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Premiere or Soul?

Soul lasts longest (Soul 73/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Premiere or Soul?

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

Do Premiere and Soul smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Rose.

Is Premiere or Soul better for summer or winter?

Premiere suits daytime wear; Soul suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Premiere and Soul?

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. Soul has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Aldehydes, heart notes of Incense, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver.