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Primitif by Max Factor
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Primitif

Max Factor · Female

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, jasmin…

AldehydesPeachBergamotIrisJasmineBulgarian RoseYlang-ylangLily-of-the-valley
LONGEVITY61
SILLAGE67
RATING4.5
RANK#5594
GENDER Any Masculine Feminine Unisex
HOUSE Any Same house Other houses
SHARED NOTES Any 2+ 3+
PERFORMANCE Any Close Louder Quieter
SEASON Any Warm Cool
MATCH ON Notes Opening Dry-down Performance Accords

20 matches to Primitif, closest first.

73
MATCH
Chanel N°5 (Vintage) by Chanel

Chanel

Chanel N°5 (Vintage)

Shares Aldehydes, Civet, Iris.

Rank #31,077 3.9 rating Female

Chanel N°5 (Vintage) hits the nose with an icy, effervescent snap of fatty aldehydes, sharp bergamot, and golden ylang-ylang. The first spray is inten…

76 LONGEVITY Long
67 SILLAGE Strong
73 LOVE / HATE Liked
43 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

7 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Powdery, Musky, Iris

71
MATCH
Spectacular by Joan Collins

Joan Collins

Spectacular

Shares Aldehydes, Civet, Lily-of-the-valley.

Rank #6,590 4.1 rating Female

Joan Collins Spectacular smells like unapologetic 1980s theatrical glamor captured inside a glass flacon. The first spray explodes with crisp green al…

81 LONGEVITY Eternal
72 SILLAGE Strong
77 LOVE / HATE Liked
74 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

6 shared base notes

70
MATCH
First by Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels

First

Shares Aldehydes, Civet, Lily-of-the-valley.

Rank #955 4.0 rating Female

First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind…

72 LONGEVITY Long
64 SILLAGE Strong
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
59 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

6 shared base notes

67
MATCH
Aire Loewe by Loewe

Loewe

Aire Loewe

Shares Aldehydes, Iris, Lily-of-the-valley.

Rank #8,845 3.7 rating Female

Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The…

61 LONGEVITY Long
54 SILLAGE Strong
66 LOVE / HATE Liked
42 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

67
MATCH
Madame Rochas by Rochas

Rochas

Madame Rochas

Shares Aldehydes, Bulgarian Rose, Iris.

Rank #789 4.2 rating Female

Madame Rochas is a classic floral aldehyde that centers on a bright, crisp bouquet of hyacinth, iris, and ylang-ylang. Created in 1960, it offers an a…

71 LONGEVITY Long
65 SILLAGE Strong
77 LOVE / HATE Liked
67 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Powdery, Iris, Woody

64
MATCH
Liyali Al Hilmiya by Nabeel

Nabeel

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Shares Aldehydes, Geranium, Iris.

Rank #53,089 4.0 rating Male

Liyali Al Hilmiya is a complex aromatic spicy fragrance for men that blends classic Mediterranean herbs with dark, rich base notes. A heavy dose of fr…

80 LONGEVITY Long
63 SILLAGE Strong
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
75 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

69
MATCH
Premiere by Castelbajac

Castelbajac

Premiere

Shares Aldehydes, Civet, Iris.

Rank #47,353 4.1 rating Female

Premiere by Castelbajac opens with a fizzy blast of aldehydes and sharp bergamot, backed by the green spring crunch of hyacinth and tart black currant…

54 LONGEVITY Moderate
71 SILLAGE Strong
76 LOVE / HATE Liked
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

68
MATCH
Y by Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent

Y

Shares Aldehydes, Bulgarian Rose, Civet.

Rank #26,720 4.2 rating Female

Y by Yves Saint Laurent is a crisp, bitter-green chypre perfume that opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, aldehydes, and tart mirabelle plum before s…

68 LONGEVITY Long
61 SILLAGE Strong
79 LOVE / HATE Liked
55 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

6 shared base notes

63
MATCH
Ombre Rose L'Original by Jean Charles Brosseau

Jean Charles Brosseau

Ombre Rose L'Original

Shares Aldehydes, Geranium, Iris.

Rank #26,884 4.0 rating Female

Jean Charles Brosseau Ombre Rose L'Original opens with a blast of clean aldehydes and sweet peach before settling into a soft, powdery cloud of rose a…

67 LONGEVITY Long
60 SILLAGE Strong
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
63 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

ACCORDS

Powdery, Musky, Iris

65
MATCH
Arpège by Lanvin

Lanvin

Arpège

Shares Aldehydes, Geranium, Iris.

Rank #1,096 3.8 rating Female

Arpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vin…

73 LONGEVITY Long
65 SILLAGE Strong
74 LOVE / HATE Liked
73 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

65
MATCH
Le Dix Perfume by Balenciaga

Balenciaga

Le Dix Perfume

Shares Aldehydes, Civet, Lily-of-the-valley.

Rank #2,175 4.2 rating Female

Balenciaga 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…

67 LONGEVITY Long
58 SILLAGE Strong
80 LOVE / HATE Liked
52 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

6 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Powdery, Musky, Iris

65
MATCH
Chanel No 5 Parfum by Chanel

Chanel

Chanel No 5 Parfum

Shares Aldehydes, Civet, Iris.

Rank #31,574 3.7 rating Female

Chanel No 5 Parfum is the original, ultra-concentrated pure perfume extract created in 1921. It opens with an unmistakable burst of sparkling aldehyde…

75 LONGEVITY Long
64 SILLAGE Strong
67 LOVE / HATE Liked
38 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

6 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Powdery, Musky, Iris

62
MATCH
Retrospection by JMP Artisan Perfumes

JMP Artisan Perfumes

Retrospection

Shares Aldehydes, Civet, Geranium.

Rank #19,634 3.6 rating Unisex

Retrospection by JMP Artisan Perfumes resurrects the bold, unapologetic swagger of traditional masculine perfumery from the late twentieth century. Cr…

80 LONGEVITY Long
71 SILLAGE Strong
65 LOVE / HATE Liked
61 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

8 shared base notes

61
MATCH
Jil Sander Woman III by Jil Sander

Jil Sander

Jil Sander Woman III

Shares Aldehydes, Geranium, Lily-of-the-valley.

Rank #4,719 4.2 rating Female

Jil Sander Woman III opens with a crisp snap of aldehydes, herbal bay leaf, and crushed coriander seeds before settling into a grounded base of earthy…

81 LONGEVITY Eternal
69 SILLAGE Strong
80 LOVE / HATE Liked
60 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

6 shared base notes

61
MATCH
1000 by Jean Patou

Jean Patou

1000

Shares Bulgarian Rose, Civet, Geranium.

Rank #25,808 4.5 rating Female

Jean Patou 1000 represents the peak of traditional French chypre perfumery. Released in 1972, this dry floral composition highlights green tarragon, r…

71 LONGEVITY Long
63 SILLAGE Strong
79 LOVE / HATE Liked
53 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

7 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Powdery, Woody

60
MATCH
Magie Noire by Lancôme

Lancôme

Magie Noire

Shares Bulgarian Rose, Civet, Lily-of-the-valley.

Rank #484 4.1 rating Female

Magie Noire is a dark green chypre with moss, smoke, incense and an animalic undertow. It opens sharp and bitter, often with cassis and galbanum up fr…

82 LONGEVITY Eternal
74 SILLAGE Strong
77 LOVE / HATE Liked
53 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

7 shared base notes

59
MATCH
Ivoire de Balmain by Pierre Balmain

Pierre Balmain

Ivoire de Balmain

Shares Aldehydes, Iris, Lily-of-the-valley.

Rank #26,448 4.1 rating Female

Ivoire de Balmain stands as a definitive green chypre. It opens with a sharp, herbal punch of galbanum and marigold before settling into a sophisticat…

71 LONGEVITY Long
64 SILLAGE Strong
78 LOVE / HATE Liked
50 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

6 shared base notes

53
MATCH
Gucci No 1 Parfum by Gucci

Gucci

Gucci No 1 Parfum

Shares Aldehydes, Geranium, Iris.

Rank #36,902 4.2 rating Female

Gucci No 1 Parfum by Gucci presents a classic green floral chypre architecture built around sparkling aldehydes, rich floral layers, and an earthy, mo…

82 LONGEVITY Eternal
66 SILLAGE Strong
79 LOVE / HATE Liked
69 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

65
MATCH
Moments Eau de Toilette by Priscilla Presley

Priscilla Presley

Moments Eau de Toilette

Shares Aldehydes, Civet, Lily-of-the-valley.

Rank #3,591 4.3 rating Female

Moments Eau de Toilette by Priscilla Presley is a rich floral aldehyde perfume launched in 1990. The scent opens with a crisp burst of aldehydes, frui…

81 LONGEVITY Eternal
76 SILLAGE Enormous
81 LOVE / HATE Loved
60 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

6 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Powdery, Musky, Iris

63
MATCH
L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci

Nina Ricci

L'Air du Temps

Shares Aldehydes, Iris, Oakmoss.

Rank #3,089 3.7 rating Female

L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spra…

66 LONGEVITY Long
59 SILLAGE Strong
68 LOVE / HATE Liked
58 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Powdery, Iris, Woody

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