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    Cardinal vs. Mortel

    Cardinal by James Heeley bottle

    Cardinal

    James Heeley
    Eau de Parfum2006
    Strikingly similar
    Mortel by Trudon bottle

    Mortel

    Trudon
    Eau de Parfum2017
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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cardinal vs. Mortel
    CardinalMortel
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20062017
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJames HeeleyYann Vasnier
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cardinal

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Woody

    Mortel

    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LinenBlack PepperBaie Rose
    Black PepperAllspiceNutmeg
    Heart
    MyrrhFrankincenseLabdanum
    FrankincenseWoody NotesResinous Notes
    Base
    AmberPatchouliVetiver
    MyrrhLabdanumBenzoinCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cardinal vs. Mortel
    CardinalMortel
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    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
    Spice-forward, resin-heavy, and unapologetically warm. Mortel is not a crowd-pleaser in the traditional sense. It projects modestly but lasts for hours, making it ideal for those who want a fragrance.Mortel