Cardinal
James HeeleyEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Cardinal vs. Mortel Noir
Is Cardinal better than Mortel Noir?
Cardinal peaks in winter, while Mortel Noir belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
Black PepperFrankincenseLabdanum
amberwarm spicywoody
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 Noir?
| Cardinal | Mortel Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2006 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | James Heeley | Yann Vasnier |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Cardinal and Mortel Noir smell?
Cardinal
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Woody
Mortel Noir
Spicy
Smoky
Resinous
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cardinal and Mortel Noir share?
Top
LinenBlack PepperBaie Rose
Black Pepper
Heart
MyrrhFrankincenseLabdanum
Frankincense
Base
AmberPatchouliVetiver
Labdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
LabdanumFrankincense
Spicy Notes
Black PepperBaie Rose
Black Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do Cardinal and Mortel Noir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cardinal or Mortel Noir?
| Cardinal | Mortel Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Noir?
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
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