Primitif
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Side by side
Primitif vs. Obsession
Obsession rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Primitif | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1956 | 1985 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jean Guichard |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Primitif
Powdery
Musky
Iris
Earthy
Woody
Animalic
Aldehydic
White Floral
Obsession
Spicy
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Cinnamon
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesPeachBergamot
BasilBergamotMandarin orangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
Heart
JasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangLily of the ValleyGeranium
Exotic spicesCedarSandalwoodJasmineRoseOrange BlossomNeroliCorianderSpicy Notes
Base
CivetMuskOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmberOrris Root
VanillaCivetIncenseAmberMuskFrankincenseOakmossVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Primitif | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Aldehydes lift Primitif beyond simple nostalgia into something that commands attention. The combination of powdery florals with animalic base notes creates a fragrance with real presence.Primitif
Obsession doesn't invite you in, it consumes. That vanilla-civet combination is either the whole point or a dealbreaker, and the above-average longevity means whatever you decide.Obsession
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Primitif | Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $18.95fragranceshop |
| 2.5 oz | — | $21.69fragrancenet |
| 4 oz | — | $103.00ecosmetics |
| 6.7 oz | — | $130.00ecosmetics |
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