Lavs
Filippo SorcinelliExtrait de Parfum2014
Side by side
Lavs vs. Cardinal
Is Lavs better than Cardinal?
Lavs peaks in fall, while Cardinal belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MyrrhBlack PepperLabdanumAmber
amberbalsamicwarm spicyfresh spicywoody
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 Lavs and Cardinal?
| Lavs | Cardinal | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | James Heeley |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Lavs and Cardinal smell?
Lavs
Amber
Aromatic
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Sweet
Conifer
Cardinal
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Lavs and Cardinal share?
Top
Black PepperCardamomJasmine
LinenBlack PepperBaie Rose
Heart
Elemi ResinLabdanumCloveCoriander
MyrrhFrankincenseLabdanum
Base
MyrrhOakmossRosewoodAmberTonka Bean
AmberPatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Black PepperCardamomCloveCoriander
Black PepperBaie Rose
Resinous Notes
Elemi ResinLabdanum
FrankincenseLabdanum
Oriental Notes
MyrrhTonka Bean
Myrrh
Amber
Amber
Amber
Where they fit
When and where do Lavs and Cardinal work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Lavs or Cardinal?
| Lavs | Cardinal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Lavs and Cardinal?
Lavs is not interested in being liked. It opens confrontational and stays spiritual. If you want something polite, look elsewhere. This is incense-draped drama for those who understand that fragrance.Lavs
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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