Carduus
Jorum Studio2019
Side by side
Carduus vs. Hexensalbe
Is Carduus better than Hexensalbe?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Tuberose
aromaticfresh spicywoodysweet
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 Carduus and Hexensalbe?
| Carduus | Hexensalbe | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Euan McCall | Tomas Hempel |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Carduus and Hexensalbe smell?
Carduus
Herbal
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Honey
Tobacco
Woody
Sweet
Hexensalbe
Soft Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Earthy
Sweet
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Carduus and Hexensalbe share?
Top
ChamomileBlack PepperChocolate
LicoriceVermouthSalty Notes
Heart
Marjoram TeaHoneyClary SageHeliotropeCherry Tree
AngelicaBelladonnaRosemaryTuberose
Base
TobaccoCloveDeertongueMyrtleRoseSweet PeaTuberoseTormentil
Hemlock firLichenPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Carduus or Hexensalbe?
| Carduus | Hexensalbe | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Carduus and Hexensalbe?
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
The opening is jarring. Wormwood hits sharp and cold, licorice follows with something almost salty-ammounted, and if you're not braced for it, the whole thing reads as strange. That's the point.Hexensalbe
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