Cardinal
James HeeleyEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Cardinal vs. Mortel
Is Cardinal better than Mortel?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
MyrrhBlack PepperFrankincenseLabdanum
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 Mortel?
| Cardinal | Mortel | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | James Heeley | Yann Vasnier |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Cardinal and Mortel smell?
Cardinal
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Woody
Mortel
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cardinal and Mortel share?
Top
LinenBlack PepperBaie Rose
Black PepperAllspiceNutmeg
Heart
MyrrhFrankincenseLabdanum
FrankincenseWoody NotesResinous Notes
Base
AmberPatchouliVetiver
MyrrhLabdanumBenzoinCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
FrankincenseLabdanumResinous Notes
Spicy Notes
Black PepperBaie Rose
Black PepperAllspiceNutmeg
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
MyrrhBenzoin
Where they fit
When and where do Cardinal and Mortel work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cardinal or Mortel?
| Cardinal | Mortel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cardinal and Mortel?
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
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