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    Side by side

    Carduus vs. FOR REST

    Clearly related
    FOR REST by Nonfiction bottle

    FOR REST

    Nonfiction
    Eau de Parfum2023
    New comparison

    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: Carduus vs. FOR REST
    CarduusFOR REST
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20192023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerEuan McCallBarnabé Fillion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Carduus

    Herbal
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral
    Honey
    Tobacco
    Woody
    Sweet

    FOR REST

    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Rose
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ChamomileBlack PepperChocolate
    YuzuMineral Notes
    Heart
    Marjoram TeaHoneyClary SageHeliotropeCherry Tree
    RoseNutmeg
    Base
    TobaccoCloveDeertongueMyrtleRoseSweet PeaTuberoseTormentil
    FrankincenseHinoki CypressBlack Pepper

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Carduus vs. FOR REST
    CarduusFOR REST
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Carduus doesn't negotiate. The opening hits like a wall of herbs, then transforms into something quiet and spiritual. If you've ever wanted a fragrance that feels like a ceremony, this is it.Carduus
    FOR REST is for the person who's done performing. The person who doesn't need a fragrance to announce them when they walk in. It's subtle and modern, a quiet composition of hinoki and yuzu that.FOR REST