Madras Cardamom
Ermenegildo ZegnaEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Madras Cardamom vs. Oud Ambroisie
Oud Ambroisie projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Madras Cardamom | Oud Ambroisie | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | Ilias Ermenidis |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Madras Cardamom
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Coffee
Citrus
Amber
Oud Ambroisie
Honey
Oud
Woody
Rose
Sweet
Floral
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CardamomBergamotPink Pepper
—Heart
Brazilian coffeeCedarwood
RosePatchouli
Base
VetiverLabdanumVanillaAmbroxan
CedarwoodOudProvençal Honey
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Madras Cardamom | Oud Ambroisie | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
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
The oud here isn't raw or medicinal. It's been tamed by Provençal honey until it reads as rich, golden wood rather than barnyard drama. If you've been curious about oud but found the genre too.Oud Ambroisie