Ishtar
Rogue Perfumery2020
Side by side
Ishtar vs. Cardinal
Is Ishtar better than Cardinal?
Cardinal rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
FrankincenseMyrrh
amberfresh spicywoodywarm 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 Ishtar and Cardinal?
| Ishtar | Cardinal | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Manuel Cross | James Heeley |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Ishtar and Cardinal smell?
Ishtar
Amber
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
White Floral
Musky
Cardinal
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ishtar and Cardinal share?
Top
Juniper
LinenBlack PepperBaie Rose
Heart
FrankincenseMyrrhLily
MyrrhFrankincenseLabdanum
Base
MuskSandalwoodBenzoin
AmberPatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
MyrrhBenzoin
Myrrh
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
FrankincenseLabdanum
Spicy Notes
Juniper
Black PepperBaie Rose
Where they fit
When and where do Ishtar and Cardinal work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ishtar or Cardinal?
| Ishtar | Cardinal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ishtar and Cardinal?
Rogue Perfumery isn't exactly known for sweetness. Ishtar is the exception that proves the rule, benzoin and lily where you'd expect smoke and leather. The resins keep it grounded.Ishtar
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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