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    Side by side

    Mortel Noir vs. Cardinal

    Clearly related
    Cardinal by James Heeley bottle

    Cardinal

    James Heeley
    Eau de Parfum2006
    New comparison

    Mortel Noir peaks in fall, while Cardinal belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Mortel Noir vs. Cardinal
    Mortel NoirCardinal
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20232006
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerYann VasnierJames Heeley
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Mortel Noir

    Spicy
    Smoky
    Resinous
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Woody

    Cardinal

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Black Pepper
    LinenBlack PepperBaie Rose
    Heart
    Frankincense
    MyrrhFrankincenseLabdanum
    Base
    Labdanum
    AmberPatchouliVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Mortel Noir vs. Cardinal
    Mortel NoirCardinal
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    No florals to soften the edges, no citrus to apologize for the smoke. The people who love Mortel Noir aren't looking for safe or accessible. They want something that holds their attention.Mortel Noir
    A contemplative, almost monastic fragrance that rewards patience. It does not shout, but what it whispers, it whispers with conviction.Cardinal