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Primal Code vs Daham Eau De Parfum

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

Updated 121 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Daham Eau De Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Primal Code

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Daham Eau De Parfum

    Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Primal Code1/4
Daham Eau De Parfum3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Daham Eau De Parfum
Sillage & projection
Daham Eau De Parfum
Value for money
Daham Eau De Parfum
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
Primal CodeSwiss Arabian
Daham Eau De ParfumMAISON ASRAR
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.18/ 5 · 114 votes
Have 36%Had 8%Want 57%
4.57/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
49%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
2%Dislike
1%Hate

90 votes

71%Love
14%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate89
Category winners

LongevityDaham Eau De Parfum

SillageDaham Eau De Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value78
Category winnerDaham Eau De ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
green77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
lavender100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MintCardamomPink PepperViolet Leaf
Heart
MelonPineappleCinnamonLavenderSage
Base
VanillaCedarAmberwoodGuaiac Wood
Top
LavenderCardamomPink Pepper
Heart
PineappleMelonSage
Base
VanillaWoody NotesChestnut
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Melon 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 season
Spring70
Summer34
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer86
Fall57
Winter43
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men89
Unisex10
Women1
Men86
Unisex14
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#35,309

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPrimal CodeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Daham Eau De Parfum by MAISON ASRAR blends sharp lavender and warm cardamom with a juicy heart of pineapple and melon. This woody aromatic fragrance rests on a smoky base of vanilla and roasted chestnut, offering a versatile profile that works for both office wear and evening outings during the spring and autumn seaso…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Primal Code or Daham Eau De Parfum?

Daham Eau De Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Primal Code is rated 4.18/5 from 114 votes; Daham Eau De Parfum is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Primal Code for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Daham Eau De Parfum for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Primal Code or Daham Eau De Parfum?

Daham Eau De Parfum lasts longest (Daham Eau De Parfum 84/100, Primal Code 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Primal Code or Daham Eau De Parfum?

Daham Eau De Parfum projects furthest (Daham Eau De Parfum 77/100, Primal Code 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Primal Code and Daham Eau De Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Melon and Pineapple.

Is Primal Code or Daham Eau De Parfum better for summer or winter?

Daham Eau De Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Primal Code and Daham Eau De Parfum?

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. Daham Eau De Parfum has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Pineapple, Melon and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Chestnut.

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