Question 1

What's the difference between Dirty Ginger and Cardinal?

Accepted Answer

Dirty Ginger is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Heretic Parfum (2017) dominated by Fresh Spicy accords. Cardinal is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from James Heeley (undated) leaning on Amber accords. They share 4 accords: Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Woody, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Dirty Ginger or Cardinal?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dirty Ginger scores 3.75/5 vs Cardinal at 4.21/5. Cardinal's standout strength: Accurate liturgical/church incense scent - photorealistic and immersive. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Dirty Ginger and Cardinal smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Woody, Warm Spicy, Pepper. Cardinal: Cardinal de James Heeley es respetado en la comunidad de r/fragrance como un perfume de incienso litúrgico altamente auténtico con una ejecución excelente.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Dirty Ginger or Cardinal?

Accepted Answer

Cardinal: Good longevity and performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Dirty Ginger vs Cardinal?

Accepted Answer

Dirty Ginger scores highest for fall wear; Cardinal scores highest for fall wear. Dirty Ginger leans daytime, Cardinal leans daytime.

Dirty Ginger vs Cardinal

Resumen de la comparación

Notas compartidas (2)

Exclusivas de Dirty Ginger (6)

Exclusivas de Cardinal (7)

Acordes compartidos (4)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — Cardinal

Positivo

Negativo

Atributo	Dirty Ginger	Cardinal
Marca	Heretic Parfum	James Heeley
Año	2017	—
Valoración	3.75	4.21
Concentración	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	8	9