Series 3 Incense: Avignon
Comme des Garcons2002
Side by side
Series 3 Incense: Avignon vs. Cardinal
Is Series 3 Incense: Avignon better than Cardinal?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
French LabdanumMyrrhFrankincensePatchouli
amberbalsamicwarm spicywoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Series 3 Incense: Avignon and Cardinal?
| Series 3 Incense: Avignon | Cardinal | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2002 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | James Heeley |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Series 3 Incense: Avignon and Cardinal smell?
Series 3 Incense: Avignon
Amber
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Smoky
Aromatic
Cardinal
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Series 3 Incense: Avignon and Cardinal share?
Top
ChamomileElemiAldehydes
LinenBlack PepperBaie Rose
Heart
French LabdanumSpices
MyrrhFrankincenseLabdanum
Base
IncenseMyrrhFrankincenseVirginia CedarBrazilian RosewoodPatchouliOakmossVanillaAmbrette (musk Mallow)
AmberPatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Series 3 Incense: Avignon or Cardinal?
| Series 3 Incense: Avignon | Cardinal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Series 3 Incense: Avignon and Cardinal?
This is not a casual office scent. Avignon demands intention. The chamomile aldehydes offer an unusual herbal lift, but the real story is the frankincense-myrrh core, which is powerful, spiritual,.Series 3 Incense: Avignon
A contemplative, almost monastic fragrance that rewards patience. It does not shout, but what it whispers, it whispers with conviction.Cardinal
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