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Cardinal by James Heeley

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Cardinal by James Heeley is an oriental fragrance for men and women. The top notes are linen, black pepper and pink pepper; the heart notes are myrrh, frankincense and French labdanum; the base notes are amber, patchouli and vetiver.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 34%
  • Spring 18%
  • Summer 10%
  • Autumn 38%
  • Day 52%
  • Night 48%

Key notes

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1,284 votes

  • Positive 84%
  • Negative 9.3%
  • Neutral 7.0%
positive reviews 1.3 k community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentAutumn CharacterUnisex

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Leading answer I want it

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Leading answer Autumn

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Leading answer Day

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About Cardinal

Main accord amber Gender Men · Women

Cardinal by James Heeley is an oriental fragrance for men and women. The top notes are linen, black pepper and pink pepper; the heart notes are myrrh, frankincense and French labdanum; the base notes are amber, patchouli and vetiver.

Spices Resins and balsams Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

501 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

570 votes

Character

Leading answer Balanced

409 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

310 votes

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  1. Smells like pure, luminous and pleasant incense, nothing dark like Loewe’s 7. Projects beautifully and leaves a trail wherever you go; people tell me I smell like incense and they love it. It’s my favourite so far: perfect for elegant evenings or to make an impression on a date. They describe it as a young white-clad priest standing at the door of a church, and that’s exactly what it is.

    • Night
    • Sillage

  2. chava74

    A soapy incense that conveys peace, quiet reflection, and silence. Very suitable for meditation. A jewel for the senses.

  3. Olfactory Memories

    It’s a liturgical incense but luminous, not dark. Imagine standing in a majestic church with stained-glass windows projecting plays of light, a haze of incense, and the soft scent of freshly lit candles. It blends subtly with the smell of clean sheets, all in perfect harmony. Highly recommended if you like incense-based perfumes.

  4. Annie01

    It reminds me a lot of Bois d’encens; both are dry and potent.