Le Dix Perfume vs Primitif
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Primitif takes 4 of 7 categories.
Le Dix PerfumeChoose it for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
PrimitifChoose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Le Dix Perfume3/7
Primitif4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Primitif
- Community sentiment
- Primitif
- Longevity
- Le Dix Perfume
- Sillage & projection
- Primitif
- Value for money
- Primitif
- Versatility
- Le Dix Perfume
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Le Dix Perfume
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Le Dix PerfumeBalenciagaPrimitifMax FactorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 663 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.45/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 53%Had 8%Want 39%
Category winnerPrimitifRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
663 votes
54%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
69 votes
Category winnerPrimitifMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Dix Perfume
SillagePrimitif
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPrimitifBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh100%
powdery92%
floral84%
aldehydic77%
woody69%
amber61%
powdery100%
musky92%
iris84%
woody77%
earthy69%
animalic61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesCorianderPeachBergamotLemon
Heart
LilacOrris RootYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineAlmond
Base
CivetSandalwoodMuskBenzoinVanillaVetiverAmberPeru Balsam
Top
AldehydesPeachBergamot
Heart
IrisJasmineBulgarian RoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium
Base
CivetMuskOakmossOrris RootAmberVetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer41
Fall100
Winter85
Day–
Night–
Spring29
Summer36
Fall100
Winter86
Day65
Night100
Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,175
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews88
Overall rank#5,594
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBalenciaga Le Dix Perfume opens with a dry fizz of aldehydes and sharp lemon, a cold start that quickly melts on warm skin. As it settles, it reveals a powdery heart of lilac and ylang-ylang, creating a texture reminiscent of expensive French milled soap. The base leans on civet and warm sandalwood, adding a salty, an…
Reviews →Primitif is a vintage floral chypre that wears soft-focus at first, then turns darker, warmer, and more carnal on skin. Reviewers repeatedly point to powdery iris, jasmine, patchouli, oakmoss, and animalic depth, with a peachy aldehydic lift up top. It suits shoppers who enjoy old-school structure, earthy moss, and a …
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, Le Dix Perfume or Primitif?
Primitif takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Dix Perfume is rated 4.20/5 from 663 votes; Primitif is rated 4.45/5 from 69 votes. Choose Le Dix Perfume for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Primitif for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Le Dix Perfume or Primitif?
Le Dix Perfume lasts longest (Le Dix Perfume 67/100, Primitif 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Le Dix Perfume or Primitif?
Primitif projects furthest (Primitif 67/100, Le Dix Perfume 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Le Dix Perfume and Primitif smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Orris Root.
Is Le Dix Perfume or Primitif better for summer or winter?
For summer, Le Dix Perfume is the stronger pick. For winter, Primitif is the stronger pick. Primitif suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le Dix Perfume and Primitif?
Le Dix Perfume has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Musk and Benzoin. Primitif has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Musk, Oakmoss and Orris Root.
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