Cardinal
James HeeleyEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Cardinal vs. Series 3 Incense: Avignon
Is Cardinal better than Series 3 Incense: Avignon?
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
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MyrrhFrankincensePatchouliLabdanum
amberwarm spicybalsamicwoody
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 Series 3 Incense: Avignon?
| Cardinal | Series 3 Incense: Avignon | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2006 | 2002 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | James Heeley | Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Cardinal and Series 3 Incense: Avignon smell?
Cardinal
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Woody
Series 3 Incense: Avignon
Amber
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Smoky
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cardinal and Series 3 Incense: Avignon share?
Top
LinenBlack PepperBaie Rose
ChamomileElemiAldehydes
Heart
MyrrhFrankincenseLabdanum
French LabdanumSpices
Base
AmberPatchouliVetiver
IncenseMyrrhFrankincenseVirginia CedarBrazilian RosewoodPatchouliOakmossVanillaAmbrette (musk Mallow)
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
French LabdanumElemiFrankincense
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
MyrrhVanilla
Spicy Notes
Black PepperBaie Rose
Spices
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Cardinal and Series 3 Incense: Avignon work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cardinal or Series 3 Incense: Avignon?
| Cardinal | Series 3 Incense: Avignon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Cardinal and Series 3 Incense: Avignon?
A contemplative, almost monastic fragrance that rewards patience. It does not shout, but what it whispers, it whispers with conviction.Cardinal
This is not a casual office scent. Avignon demands intention. The chamomile aldehydes offer an unusual herbal lift, but the real story is the frankincense-myrrh core, which is powerful, spiritual,.Series 3 Incense: Avignon
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