The smell in short
The first thing you smell is linen and black pepper. The heart brings myrrh and incense. On the skin it settles into amber and patchouli. Overall it smells amber and warm spicy.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Cardinal unisex notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About James Heeley Cardinal unisex EDP
James Heeley is the house behind Cardinal unisex EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
James Heeley perfumes worth knowing
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Agarwoud unisex, Athenean unisex and Blanc Poudre unisex.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Who will like Cardinal unisex
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by warm spicy and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and warm spicy smells and notes like myrrh and amber. Less obvious notes include baie rose, french labdanum and vetyver.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange Rien and Lattafa Velvet Oud spread further.
Is Cardinal unisex long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange Rien and Lattafa Velvet Oud last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Cardinal unisex dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Etat Libre D' Orange Etat Libre d'Orange Rien (7 shared notes), Lattafa Velvet Oud (6 shared notes), Amouage Lineage (5 shared notes) and Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words (4 shared notes).
Quick answers
Is Cardinal unisex unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
What is the best season for Cardinal unisex?
Winter and fall.