Encens Asakusa
L'Orchestre ParfumEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Encens Asakusa vs. Cardinal
Is Encens Asakusa better than Cardinal?
Encens Asakusa peaks in fall, while Cardinal belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
MyrrhFrankincensePink Pepper
amberwoodyfresh spicywarm spicybalsamic
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 Encens Asakusa and Cardinal?
| Encens Asakusa | Cardinal | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Amelie Bourgeois | James Heeley |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Encens Asakusa and Cardinal smell?
Encens Asakusa
Amber
Powdery
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Violet
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Cardinal
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encens Asakusa and Cardinal share?
Top
FrankincensePink Pepper
LinenBlack PepperBaie Rose
Heart
MyrrhIrisViolet
MyrrhFrankincenseLabdanum
Base
CypressWhite Musk
AmberPatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
FrankincenseLabdanum
Spicy Notes
Pink Pepper
Black PepperBaie Rose
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
Myrrh
Where they fit
When and where do Encens Asakusa and Cardinal work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Encens Asakusa or Cardinal?
| Encens Asakusa | Cardinal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Encens Asakusa and Cardinal?
Some fragrances announce themselves. Encens Asakusa doesn't need to. Built for quiet rooms, contemplative walks, the kind of afternoon that asks nothing of you.Encens Asakusa
A contemplative, almost monastic fragrance that rewards patience. It does not shout, but what it whispers, it whispers with conviction.Cardinal
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