Madras Cardamom
Ermenegildo ZegnaEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Madras Cardamom vs. Vanhera
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
| Madras Cardamom | Vanhera | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | Luca Maffei |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Madras Cardamom
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Coffee
Citrus
Amber
Vanhera
Woody
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CardamomBergamotPink Pepper
BergamotSichuan PepperPink PepperCardamom
Heart
Brazilian coffeeCedarwood
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodCinnamon
Base
VetiverLabdanumVanillaAmbroxan
KarmawoodVanillaAmberAmbrocenideMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Madras Cardamom | Vanhera | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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Real talk
The coffee-cardamom pairing is the real hook here, and it works. Not everyone wants that much spice at the top, but for those who do, this is the version that commits.Madras Cardamom
Most fragrances treat vanilla as comfort, as the thing that softens edges. Here it takes on a different role, supported by a cast of ingredients that push against it.Vanhera