Primal Code

Image · FragranceX rights

Primal Code

Swiss Arabian · Eau de Parfum (EDP)

≈ $59 · approx. retail

Affiliate link — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you.

An aromatic fougere for a man of instinct, opening with mint and cardamom, a fruity lavender-sage heart, and a warm vanilla-cedar-guaiac wood base.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

SpringFallWinterDailyOfficeEvening

Dupes & cheaper alternatives

Cheaper clones and alternatives that share the same notes and accords — savings are flagged.