The Bee's Knees
LushEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
The Bee's Knees vs. Carduus
Is The Bee's Knees better than Carduus?
Carduus rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
HoneyTobacco
sweetgreenherbalhoneytobaccofresh spicyfloral
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 The Bee's Knees and Carduus?
| The Bee's Knees | Carduus | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2024 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alina Gliwinska | Euan McCall |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The Bee's Knees and Carduus smell?
The Bee's Knees
Sweet
Green
Smoky
Herbal
Honey
Tobacco
Leather
Fresh Spicy
Carduus
Herbal
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Honey
Tobacco
Woody
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Bee's Knees and Carduus share?
Top
SmokeHayPetitgrain
ChamomileBlack PepperChocolate
Heart
HoneyImmortelleOsmanthusNeroliOrange Blossom
Marjoram TeaHoneyClary SageHeliotropeCherry Tree
Base
TobaccoLeatherEarthy Notes
TobaccoCloveDeertongueMyrtleRoseSweet PeaTuberoseTormentil
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
ImmortelleOsmanthusOrange Blossom
ChamomileRoseSweet PeaTuberoseHeliotrope
Gourmandy Notes
Honey
HoneyChocolate
Tobacco
Tobacco
Tobacco
Where they fit
When and where do The Bee's Knees and Carduus work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Bee's Knees or Carduus?
| The Bee's Knees | Carduus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about The Bee's Knees and Carduus?
This isn't sweet. The opening hits like cold smoke and bitter herbs, then something warmer takes over, tobacco and leather holding close. If that sounds like your kind of conversation.The Bee's Knees
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
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