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    Cardinal vs. Mortel Noir

    Cardinal by James Heeley bottle

    Cardinal

    James Heeley
    Eau de Parfum2006
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Cardinal peaks in winter, while Mortel Noir belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cardinal vs. Mortel Noir
    CardinalMortel Noir
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20062023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJames HeeleyYann Vasnier
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cardinal

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Woody

    Mortel Noir

    Spicy
    Smoky
    Resinous
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LinenBlack PepperBaie Rose
    Black Pepper
    Heart
    MyrrhFrankincenseLabdanum
    Frankincense
    Base
    AmberPatchouliVetiver
    Labdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cardinal vs. Mortel Noir
    CardinalMortel Noir
    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
    No florals to soften the edges, no citrus to apologize for the smoke. The people who love Mortel Noir aren't looking for safe or accessible. They want something that holds their attention.Mortel Noir