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    Side by side

    Empreinte (new) vs. Choc de Cardin

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Empreinte (new) vs. Choc de Cardin
    Empreinte (new)Choc de Cardin
    Concentration—Eau de Toilette
    Launched20121981
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Perfumer—Françoise Caron
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Empreinte (new)

    Woody
    Citrus
    Aldehydic
    Earthy
    Mossy
    Rose
    Patchouli
    Warm Spicy

    Choc de Cardin

    Woody
    Green
    Citrus
    Mossy
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamot
    AldehydesBergamotGreen NotesBasilLemonPeach
    Heart
    RoseJasmine
    RoseJasmineLily of the ValleyHoneyOrris Root
    Base
    MossLeatherCedarwoodVetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
    OakmossSandalwoodCivetPatchouliAmberMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Empreinte (new) vs. Choc de Cardin
    Empreinte (new)Choc de Cardin
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Empreinte is a declaration. The aldehydes announce themselves with a crispness that says 'I've thought about this.' Then the rose grounds everything into something that lasts through meetings.Empreinte (new)
    This isn't a soft floral. The aldehydes here don't screech, they're polished, structured. The basil keeps it grounded. The civet is honest without being skanky.Choc de Cardin