Fragrance comparison

Vetiver Moderno vs Premiere

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vetiver Moderno

Profumi del Forte

4.5020 votes

Rank #36,668 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Premiere

Castelbajac

4.0634 votes

Rank #45,744 EarthyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Moderno takes 3 of 5 categories.

Vetiver Moderno
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Premiere
Choose it for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Vetiver Moderno3/5

Premiere2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetiver ModernoProfumi del Forte

PremiereCastelbajac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%

4.06/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 37%Had 25%Want 38%

Category winnerVetiver ModernoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

32%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Moderno

SillagePremiere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

earthy77%

floral69%

fruity61%

earthy100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

mossy69%

floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both earthy, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitLemonStrawberry

Heart2 to 4 hours

CarnationLily-of-the-ValleyIrisLavenderJasmineRose

Base4 to 8 hours

VetiverCedarWhite MuskAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesHyacinthBergamotLemonBlack CurrantPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangHoneyCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverMuskCivetStyraxAmberCedarBenzoin

Category winnerPremiereLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall89

Winter33

Day100

Night20

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex70

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,668

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#45,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVetiver ModernoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vetiver Moderno by Profumi del Forte offers a fresh, distinctive spin on a classic earthy note. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and crisp lemon, softened unexpectedly by a sweet touch of ripe strawberry. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a powdery bouquet of iris, lavender, carnation, an…

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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, Vetiver Moderno or Premiere?

Vetiver Moderno takes 3 of 5 categories. Vetiver Moderno is rated 4.50/5 from 20 votes; Premiere is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose Vetiver Moderno for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Premiere for a earthy and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver Moderno or Premiere?

Vetiver Moderno lasts longest (Vetiver Moderno 78/100, Premiere 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver Moderno or Premiere?

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

Do Vetiver Moderno and Premiere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris.

Is Vetiver Moderno or Premiere better for summer or winter?

Vetiver Moderno suits daytime wear; Premiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver Moderno and Premiere?

Vetiver Moderno has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Strawberry, heart notes of Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, White Musk and Ambergris. 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.