Cardinal
James HeeleyEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Cardinal vs. Encens Asakusa
Is Cardinal better than Encens Asakusa?
Cardinal peaks in winter, while Encens Asakusa belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
MyrrhBlack PepperFrankincense
amberwarm spicyfresh 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 Encens Asakusa?
| Cardinal | Encens Asakusa | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | James Heeley | Amelie Bourgeois |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Cardinal and Encens Asakusa smell?
Cardinal
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Woody
Encens Asakusa
Amber
Powdery
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Violet
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cardinal and Encens Asakusa share?
Top
LinenBlack PepperBaie Rose
FrankincensePink Pepper
Heart
MyrrhFrankincenseLabdanum
MyrrhIrisViolet
Base
AmberPatchouliVetiver
CypressWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
Frankincense
Spicy Notes
Black PepperBaie Rose
Pink Pepper
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
Myrrh
Where they fit
When and where do Cardinal and Encens Asakusa work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cardinal or Encens Asakusa?
| Cardinal | Encens Asakusa | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cardinal and Encens Asakusa?
A contemplative, almost monastic fragrance that rewards patience. It does not shout, but what it whispers, it whispers with conviction.Cardinal
Some fragrances announce themselves. Encens Asakusa doesn't need to. Built for quiet rooms, contemplative walks, the kind of afternoon that asks nothing of you.Encens Asakusa
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