Fragrance comparison

The Master (Мастер) vs Feu Primitif

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Master (Мастер)

Siordia Parfums

4.2715 votes

Rank #43,541 AmberPaper

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Feu Primitif

Jardin de France

3.9328 votes

Rank #39,593 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Master (Мастер) takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Master (Мастер)
Choose it for a amber and paper character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Feu Primitif
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Master (Мастер)4/5

Feu Primitif1/5

Ratings & consensus: The Master (Мастер)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Master (Мастер)
Sillage & projection: The Master (Мастер)
Value for money: The Master (Мастер)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Feu Primitif

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

The Master (Мастер)Siordia Parfums

Feu PrimitifJardin de France

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 59%

3.93/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 38%Had 20%Want 43%

Category winnerThe Master (Мастер)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

29%Love

50%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityThe Master (Мастер)

SillageThe Master (Мастер)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value52

Category winnerThe Master (Мастер)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

paper91%

rose83%

smoky74%

woody65%

balsamic56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

amber69%

rose61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PaperIncenseRoseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypress

No top / heart / base split published

Top

elemiPepperOrange

Heart

Black TeaRose

Base

CypressIncenseVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesIncense, Rose and Cypress. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter50

Day67

Night100

Spring79

Summer14

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,541

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,593

PerfumerJustine Brivet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFeu PrimitifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Master is a niche woody amber built around an unusual paper accord, with incense smoke, dry rose, cypress, and earthy nagarmotha shaping the wear. It reads more textured than plush, and more contemplative than crowd-pleasing. Expect a dry, slightly smoky scent with a papery, resinous core. It may suit cooler weath…

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Feu Primitif by Jardin de France opens with a sharp burst of spicy pepper, resinous elemi, and bright orange rind. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, a subtle heart of black tea and dried rose petals adds a soft tan texture to the composition. The base settles into crisp cypress, dry Virginia cedar, and cool i…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Master (Мастер) or Feu Primitif?

The Master (Мастер) takes 4 of 5 categories. The Master (Мастер) is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes; Feu Primitif is rated 3.93/5 from 28 votes. Choose The Master (Мастер) for a amber and paper character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Feu Primitif for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Master (Мастер) or Feu Primitif?

They last about the same: The Master (Мастер) 60/100, Feu Primitif 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Master (Мастер) or Feu Primitif?

Projection is very close: The Master (Мастер) 55/100, Feu Primitif 54/100 for sillage.

Do The Master (Мастер) and Feu Primitif smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Incense, Rose and Cypress.

Is The Master (Мастер) or Feu Primitif better for summer or winter?

The Master (Мастер) suits evening wear; Feu Primitif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Master (Мастер) and Feu Primitif?

The Master (Мастер) features Paper, Incense, Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cypress. Feu Primitif has top notes of elemi, Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Black Tea and Rose, a base of Cypress, Incense and Virginia Cedar.