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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#5544
ORDER Similarity RR Score Longevity Sillage Love/Hate Price Value
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

14 close-performing matches to Primitif with a shared opening, closest first.

70
MATCH

Van Cleef & Arpels

First

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

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

Rank #917 4.0 rating Female
SHAREDAldehydesCivetLily-of-the-valleyOakmossOrris RootPeach
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

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67
MATCH

Loewe

Aire Loewe

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

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…

Rank #8,321 3.7 rating Female
SHAREDAldehydesIrisLily-of-the-valleyOakmossOrris RootPeach
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

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67
MATCH

Rochas

Madame Rochas

Shares Aldehydes, Bulgarian Rose, Iris.

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…

Rank #687 4.2 rating Female
SHAREDAldehydesBulgarian RoseIrisLily-of-the-valleyOakmossOrris Root
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

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64
MATCH

Nabeel

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Shares Aldehydes, Geranium, Iris.

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…

Rank #45,987 4.0 rating Male
SHAREDAldehydesGeraniumIrisLily-of-the-valleyOakmossPeach
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

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69
MATCH

Castelbajac

Premiere

Shares Aldehydes, Civet, Iris.

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…

Rank #44,832 4.1 rating Female
SHAREDAldehydesCivetIrisLily-of-the-valleyOakmossPeach
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

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68
MATCH

Yves Saint Laurent

Y

Shares Aldehydes, Bulgarian Rose, Civet.

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…

Rank #22,916 4.2 rating Female
SHAREDAldehydesBulgarian RoseCivetOakmossOrris RootPeach
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

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63
MATCH

Jean Charles Brosseau

Ombre Rose L'Original

Shares Aldehydes, Geranium, Iris.

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…

Rank #22,980 4.0 rating Female
SHAREDAldehydesGeraniumIrisLily-of-the-valleyOrris RootPeach
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

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65
MATCH

Lanvin

Arpège

Shares Aldehydes, Geranium, Iris.

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…

Rank #865 3.8 rating Female
SHAREDAldehydesGeraniumIrisLily-of-the-valleyPeachVetiver
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

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65
MATCH

Balenciaga

Le Dix Perfume

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

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…

Rank #1,852 4.2 rating Female
SHAREDAldehydesCivetLily-of-the-valleyOrris RootPeachVetiver
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

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61
MATCH

Jean Patou

1000

Shares Bulgarian Rose, Civet, Geranium.

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

Rank #21,927 4.5 rating Female
SHAREDBulgarian RoseCivetGeraniumIrisLily-of-the-valleyOakmoss
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

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MATCH

Pierre Balmain

Ivoire de Balmain

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

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…

Rank #22,487 4.1 rating Female
SHAREDAldehydesIrisLily-of-the-valleyOakmossOrris RootVetiver
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

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63
MATCH

Yves Saint Laurent

Rive Gauche

Shares Aldehydes, Geranium, Iris.

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that greets you with an icy burst of crisp bergamot, green notes, and fizzy luxu…

Rank #1,602 3.9 rating Female
SHAREDAldehydesGeraniumIrisLily-of-the-valleyOakmossPeach
73 LONGEVITY Long
66 SILLAGE Strong
73 LOVE / HATE Liked
53 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

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63
MATCH

Nina Ricci

L'Air du Temps

Shares Aldehydes, Iris, Oakmoss.

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…

Rank #3,046 3.7 rating Female
SHAREDAldehydesIrisOakmossOrris RootPeachVetiver
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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MATCH

Jean Couturier

Coriandre

Shares Aldehydes, Civet, Geranium.

Jean Couturier Coriandre presents a sharp, herbal green entry into the classic chypre category. It balances bitter crushed coriander seeds against a c…

Rank #23,025 4.0 rating Female
SHAREDAldehydesCivetGeraniumIrisOakmossVetiver
64 LONGEVITY Long
57 SILLAGE Strong
74 LOVE / HATE Liked
80 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

6 shared base notes

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