Fragrance comparison

Roma vs Premiere

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,936 ratings analysed

Roma

Laura Biagiotti

3.783,902 votes

Rank #8,344 AmberCitrus

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14%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Premiere

Castelbajac

4.0634 votes

Rank #47,569 EarthyAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Premiere takes 4 of 6 categories.

Roma
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Premiere
Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Roma2/6

Premiere4/6

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

RomaLaura Biagiotti

PremiereCastelbajac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 3,902 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%

Category winnerPremiereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

3,866 votes

32%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerPremiereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRoma

SillagePremiere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

earthy100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

mossy69%

floral61%

Scent match14%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink GrapefruitMintSicilian BergamotBlack CurrantHiacynth

Heart

CarnationJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MyrrhAmberVanillaSandalwoodOakmossSingapore PatchouliCivetMusk

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin

InformationalShared notesSicilian Bergamot, Black Currant, Carnation and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Premiere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night50

Category winnerPremiereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex16

Women83

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#47,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRomaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Roma or Premiere?

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

Which lasts longer, Roma or Premiere?

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

Which projects more, Roma or Premiere?

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

Do Roma and Premiere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Sicilian Bergamot, Black Currant, Carnation and Jasmine.

Is Roma or Premiere 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 Roma and Premiere?

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. 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.