East Mid East
DS&Durga2009
Side by side
East Mid East vs. Cardinal
Is East Mid East better than Cardinal?
Cardinal rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while East Mid East projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
warm spicy
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 East Mid East and Cardinal?
| East Mid East | Cardinal | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2006 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | David Seth Moltz | James Heeley |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do East Mid East and Cardinal smell?
East Mid East
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Rose
Metallic
Leather
Aromatic
Cardinal
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do East Mid East and Cardinal share?
Top
Mandarin Orange
LinenBlack PepperBaie Rose
Heart—
MyrrhFrankincenseLabdanum
Base
RoseSaffronCardamom
AmberPatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, East Mid East or Cardinal?
| East Mid East | Cardinal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about East Mid East and Cardinal?
A discontinued Anthropologie collaboration from 2009 that still draws interest among those who've encountered it. The saffron-cardamom combination brings heat and metallic spice that doesn't ease.East Mid East
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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