Castelbajac Premiere
The smell in short
It smells mostly earthy and aldehydic. Aldehydes and hyacinth at the top, lily-of-the-valley and jasmine in the middle and oakmoss and vetiver at the base.
- Came out
- 1981
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Premiere notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Castelbajac Premiere
Premiere is made by Castelbajac.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety and Van Cleef & Arpels First last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like oakmoss and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Will people notice Premiere?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps and Lacoste.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its fresh side keeps it clean and easy.
Who will like Premiere
The strongest accord is earthy (100%), followed by aldehydic and fresh. You will probably like it if you enjoy earthy and aldehydic smells and notes like lily-of-the-valley and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include bergamot, iris and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.99 out of 5.
More from Castelbajac
The house has 19 perfumes here, led by Castelbajac, Beautiful Day and Red Cherry.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Premiere dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (14 shared notes), Van Cleef & Arpels First (15 shared notes), Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps (16 shared notes) and Lacoste (9 shared notes).
More questions
Is Premiere expensive?
It is mid priced: about €45 in Europe.
When did Premiere come out?
It came out in 1981.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.