Florist vs Primal Code
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Primal Code takes 3 of 4 categories.
FloristChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Primal CodeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Florist1/4
Primal Code3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Primal Code
- Sillage & projection
- Florist
- Value for money
- Primal Code
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Primal Code
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FloristArd al TeebPrimal CodeSwiss ArabianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
4.18/ 5 · 114 votes
Have 36%Had 8%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
49%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
2%Dislike
1%Hate
90 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPrimal Code
SillageFlorist
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPrimal CodeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
ozonic84%
sweet77%
soft spicy69%
aquatic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
green77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomViolet LeafPink Pepper
Heart
PineappleCinnamonMelonSage
Base
VanillaChestnutAmberwoodGuaiac Wood
Top
MintCardamomPink PepperViolet Leaf
Heart
MelonPineappleCinnamonLavenderSage
Base
VanillaCedarAmberwoodGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Violet Leaf, Pink Pepper and Pineapple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring70
Summer34
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,530
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,914
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winnerPrimal CodeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFlorist by Ard al Teeb opens with a sudden push of crushed cardamom, cool violet leaf, and a crackle of pink pepper. The top notes feel bright yet warm, cutting through cold autumn air before settling into a soft heart of sweet pineapple and cinnamon. As the initial fruity brightness quietens, a grounded base of roast…
Reviews →Primal Code by Swiss Arabian is a bold aromatic fougere designed for men who favor sweet, spicy scents. Opening with a crisp blend of mint and cardamom, it transitions into fruity pineapple and melon heart notes. A warm vanilla and amberwood base provides a long-lasting, inviting finish, making it a reliable choice fo…
Reviews →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, Florist or Primal Code?
Primal Code takes 3 of 4 categories. Florist is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Primal Code is rated 4.18/5 from 114 votes. Choose Florist for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Primal Code for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Florist or Primal Code?
Primal Code lasts longest (Primal Code 80/100, Florist 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Florist or Primal Code?
Projection is very close: Florist 75/100, Primal Code 73/100 for sillage.
Do Florist and Primal Code smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Violet Leaf, Pink Pepper and Pineapple.
What are the notes in Florist and Primal Code?
Florist has top notes of Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Pineapple, Cinnamon, Melon and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Chestnut, Amberwood and Guaiac Wood. Primal Code has top notes of Mint, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Melon, Pineapple, Cinnamon and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Amberwood and Guaiac Wood.
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