Primitif
Max FactorParfum1956
Side by side
Primitif vs. Ysatis
Ysatis rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Primitif | Ysatis | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1956 | 1984 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Primitif
Powdery
Musky
Iris
Earthy
Woody
Animalic
Aldehydic
White Floral
Ysatis
Woody
White Floral
Yellow Floral
Animalic
Sweet
Powdery
Musky
Aldehydic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesPeachBergamot
AldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangeNeroliGalbanumRosewoodCoconut
Heart
JasmineIrisRoseYlang-YlangLily of the ValleyGeranium
JasmineTuberoseYlang-YlangNarcissusRose.RoseIrisHoney
Base
CivetMuskOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmberOrris Root
CivetMuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodOakmossPatchouliVetiverCloveCastoreum
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Primitif | Ysatis | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Ysatis doesn't negotiate. It opened in 1984 knowing exactly what it was, and the decades since haven't changed its mind. If you've been burned by aldehydes, this one earns another chance.Ysatis
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Primitif | Ysatis | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $14.69fragrancenet |
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