Royal Luban
Elixir AttarParfum2018
Side by side
Royal Luban vs. Cardinal
Is Royal Luban better than Cardinal?
Royal Luban peaks in fall, while Cardinal belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
LabdanumFrankincenseVetiverPatchouli
amberfresh spicywarm spicywoodybalsamic
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 Royal Luban and Cardinal?
| Royal Luban | Cardinal | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Ahmed Mostafa | James Heeley |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Royal Luban and Cardinal smell?
Royal Luban
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Balsamic
Cardinal
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Royal Luban and Cardinal share?
Top
FrankincenseSaffron
LinenBlack PepperBaie Rose
Heart
LabdanumGardenia
MyrrhFrankincenseLabdanum
Base
OudVetiverPatchouli
AmberPatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
LabdanumFrankincense
FrankincenseLabdanum
Spicy Notes
Saffron
Black PepperBaie Rose
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Royal Luban and Cardinal work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Royal Luban or Cardinal?
| Royal Luban | Cardinal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Royal Luban and Cardinal?
If you came here for a safe floral, turn back now. Royal Luban is frankincense asserting itself, resinous, smoky, unapologetic. Gardenia offers a brief tenderness before the oud settles in.Royal Luban
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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