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Primitif by Max Factor c1956
Primitif by Max Factor: launched in 1956.
"Unleash the fatale in the femme with Primitif — bold, provocative fragrance for the woman who is every inch a female!"
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It was a floral chypre fragrance for women with fruity top notes and a dominant jasmine heart.
- Top notes: aldehydes, bergamot, peach, fruity notes, citrus
- Middle notes: gardenia, geranium, jasmine, iris, ylang ylang, lily of the valley, Bulgarian rose
- Base notes: orris, musk, civet, patchouli, vetiver, ambergris, oakmoss, sandalwood
It was a line that included parfum, cologne, soap, bath oil drops, cream perfume, bubbling bath powder and dusting powder. In 1966-1970, a perfumed candle was released.
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown. Still being sold in 1978 on clearance.
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