Primitif vs Y

Shared character

Both Primitif and Y feature a combination of jasmine, bergamot, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, geranium, oakmoss, vetiver, amber, patchouli, peach, civet, bulgarian rose, aldehydes, iris, and orris root. They share woody, aldehydic, earthy, and white floral accords.

How they differ

Primitif is characterized by unique notes of musk and lily of the valley, creating powdery, animalic, iris, and musky accords. Y contains a wider array of unique notes including gardenia, mint, tuberose, cedarwood, aldehyde, benzoin, incense / olibanum, pink pepper, galbanum, clary sage, coriander, ginger, green apple, green notes, mirabelle (plum), juniper berries, honeysuckle, white blossoms, styrax, amberwood, fir, resins, and hyacinth. These notes contribute to floral, chypre, green, fruity, spicy, fresh, and mossy accords in Y.

Who each suits

Primitif suits those who prefer powdery, animalic, and musky profiles. Y suits those who prefer floral, chypre, green, fruity, spicy, and fresh profiles.