Cardinal
James HeeleyEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Cardinal vs. Craft
Is Cardinal better than Craft?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
Patchouli
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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 Cardinal and Craft?
| Cardinal | Craft | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2006 | 2010 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | James Heeley | Alienor Massenet |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Cardinal and Craft smell?
Cardinal
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Woody
Craft
Aldehydic
Woody
Aromatic
Metallic
Fresh
Balsamic
Aquatic
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cardinal and Craft share?
Top
LinenBlack PepperBaie Rose
Aldehydes
Heart
MyrrhFrankincenseLabdanum
Metallic NotesCedarwood
Base
AmberPatchouliVetiver
Elemi ResinPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
Elemi Resin
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Cardinal and Craft work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cardinal or Craft?
| Cardinal | Craft | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cardinal and Craft?
A contemplative, almost monastic fragrance that rewards patience. It does not shout, but what it whispers, it whispers with conviction.Cardinal
This is the perfume equivalent of walking into a minimalist Icelandic gallery at 7am before anyone arrives. Cold, confident, and deliberately unsettling. If you want comfort, look elsewhere.Craft
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