Fragrance comparison

Kardigan Tweed vs Primal Code

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 119 ratings analysed

Kardigan Tweed

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.605 votes

Rank #34,875 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

83%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Primal Code

Swiss Arabian

4.18114 votes

Rank #3,575 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Primal Code takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kardigan Tweed
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Primal Code
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Kardigan Tweed1/4

Primal Code3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Primal Code
Sillage & projection: Primal Code
Value for money: Kardigan Tweed
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

Kardigan TweedL'Orientale Fragrances

Primal CodeSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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 hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPrimal Code

SillagePrimal Code

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKardigan TweedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

ozonic77%

sweet69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match83%Very similar · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafPink PepperCardamomMint

Heart2-3 hrs

PineappleLavenderCinnamonMelonSage

Base6-8+ hrs

Guaiac WoodChestnutVanillaCedarAmberwood

Top

MintCardamomPink PepperViolet Leaf

Heart

MelonPineappleCinnamonLavenderSage

Base

VanillaCedarAmberwoodGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Mint. Durations are only published for Kardigan Tweed, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring70

Summer34

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 34%Party 27%Casual 23%Work 16%

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerPrimal CodeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not let the name fool you. Kardigan Tweed by L'Orientale Fragrances has nothing to do with brisk Irish hills. Instead, it delivers a rich, warm spicy profile built around roasted chestnut, sweet vanilla, and cool cardamom. The opening sprays hit with a brief flash of garden mint and herbal violet leaf before sinkin…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kardigan Tweed or Primal Code?

Primal Code takes 3 of 4 categories. Kardigan Tweed is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Primal Code is rated 4.18/5 from 114 votes. Choose Kardigan Tweed for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Primal Code for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Kardigan Tweed or Primal Code?

Primal Code lasts longest (Primal Code 80/100, Kardigan Tweed 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kardigan Tweed or Primal Code?

Primal Code projects furthest (Primal Code 73/100, Kardigan Tweed 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kardigan Tweed and Primal Code smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Mint.

Is Kardigan Tweed or Primal Code better for summer or winter?

Kardigan Tweed suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kardigan Tweed and Primal Code?

Kardigan Tweed has top notes of Violet Leaf, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Mint, heart notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Cinnamon and Melon, a base of Guaiac Wood, Chestnut, Vanilla and Cedar. 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.