How it smells
It smells mostly woody and amber. Aldehydes and clove at the top, ylang-ylang and rose in the middle and amber and civetta at the base.
- Came out
- 1976
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Pierre Cardin 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
A closer look at Pierre Cardin EDC
Pierre Cardin EDC carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
The style of Pierre Cardin
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like ylang-ylang and amber. Less obvious notes include caraway, jasmine and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 4.33 out of 5.
More from Pierre Cardin
This house has 23 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Pour Monsieur, Rose Cardin and Pour Homme.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €35, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs more than Elizabeth Taylor Passion but less than Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience and Paloma Picasso.
Is Pierre Cardin long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts about as long as Elizabeth Taylor Passion and Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience. Base notes like amber and civetta are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Pierre Cardin dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Elizabeth Taylor Passion (9 shared notes), Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience (9 shared notes), Paloma Picasso (10 shared notes) and Tom Ford Black Orchid (8 shared notes).
Questions people ask
How strong is Pierre Cardin?
Strong: people around you will notice it.
Can women wear Pierre Cardin?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1976.