Question 1

What's the difference between Café Simien and Cardinal?

Accepted Answer

Café Simien is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mona di Orio (2019) dominated by Patchouli 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: Warm Spicy, Woody, Balsamic, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Café Simien or Cardinal?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Café Simien scores 4.38/5 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 Café Simien and Cardinal smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Cardinal: Cardinal di James Heeley è rispettato nella comunità di r/fragrance come un profumo di incenso liturgico altamente autentico con un'esecuzione eccellente.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Café Simien or Cardinal?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Café Simien vs Cardinal?

Accepted Answer

Café Simien scores highest for winter wear; Cardinal scores highest for fall wear. Café Simien leans daytime, Cardinal leans daytime.

Café Simien vs Cardinal

Riepilogo del confronto

Esclusive di Cardinal (9)

Accordi in comune (4)

Domande frequenti

Polso del sentimento della comunità — Cardinal

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Attributo	Café Simien	Cardinal
Marchio	Mona di Orio	James Heeley
Anno	2019	—
Valutazione	4.38	4.21
Concentrazione	—	—
Genere	feminine	feminine
Note totali	0	9