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    Cardinal vs. L'Eau Gothique

    Cardinal by James Heeley bottle

    Cardinal

    James Heeley
    Eau de Parfum2006
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Cardinal rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while L'Eau Gothique projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cardinal vs. L'Eau Gothique
    CardinalL'Eau Gothique
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20062016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJames HeeleyBertrand Duchaufour
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cardinal

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Woody

    L'Eau Gothique

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Citrus
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Patchouli
    Fresh Spicy
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LinenBlack PepperBaie Rose
    BergamotCoriander
    Heart
    MyrrhFrankincenseLabdanum
    FrankincenseCarnationIris
    Base
    AmberPatchouliVetiver
    AmbergrisBenzoinPatchouliCedarSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cardinal vs. L'Eau Gothique
    CardinalL'Eau Gothique
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    A contemplative, almost monastic fragrance that rewards patience. It does not shout, but what it whispers, it whispers with conviction.Cardinal
    This one is not for everyone, and that seems to be the point. The iris-carnation pairing opens medicinal, almost clinical, before the incense and ambergris introduce warmth and depth.L'Eau Gothique