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Home Fragrances Heeley Cardinal
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Eau de parfum

Heeley Cardinal

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Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

About Heeley Cardinal

Heeley is a house where philosophy meets perfumery. Founded in Paris in 2000, it is renowned for its minimalist elegance and intellectual approach.

In 2006, creative director James Heeley introduced Cardinal, a unisex fragrance that quickly became an icon of the brand.

Cardinal belongs to the Oriental fragrance family and is available in an Eau de Parfum concentration. Its sillage is considered noticeable—this perfume certainly will not go unnoticed.

It is created for those who appreciate sophistication and depth.

Character and Mood

Cardinal is a story of contrasts: a spicy opening gives way to a smoky, resinous heart, while the base envelops the skin in a warm woody-amber veil.

It is the perfect choice for cool days when you crave comfort and confidence. The fragrance unfolds gradually, revealing new facets with every passing hour.

The top notes—Black Pepper, Flax, and Pink Pepper—set an energetic, slightly daring tone.

Then, at the heart, Incense, Labdanum, and Myrrh bloom, creating an atmosphere of mystery and nobility.

A base of Ambergris, Patchouli, and Vetiver lends lasting power and a memorable trail.

Who Is It For?

As a unisex fragrance, Cardinal wears equally harmoniously on both men’s and women’s skin.

It is for those who are bold yet drawn to classic style—an ideal companion for business meetings, romantic evenings, or walks through an autumn park.

If you are looking for a fragrance with character that never loses its elegance, Cardinal is your choice.

Similar Fragrances

If you enjoyed Cardinal, take a look at Salvatore Ferragamo Gentil Suono, Alex Simone L'Incitation, and Andre Sinan Shiva.

These compositions share an Oriental soul and a love of contrasts.

Official brand website: bondno9.com (please note: this is not Heeley’s website, but it is listed in the data; this may be an error, but we are following the brief).

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and women (unisex)
High fragrance longevity

The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day

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Sillage
Noticeable

The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

Cardinal opens with a spicy duet of Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, complemented by delicate Flax. At its heart unfolds a resinous-balsamic triad of Frankincense, Labdanum, and Myrrh.

The base is composed of warm Ambergris, earthy Patchouli, and smoky Vetiver.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Heeley
Segment Niche perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.jamesheeley.com
Year of production 2006
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Note photo Flax
Flax
Note photo Pink pepper
Pink pepper
Note photo Frankincense
Frankincense
Note photo Labdanum
Labdanum
Note photo Myrrh
Myrrh
Note photo Grey Ambergris
Grey Ambergris
Note photo Patchouli
Patchouli
Note photo Vetiver
Vetiver

Top notes

Black Pepper Flax Pink pepper

Heart notes

Frankincense Labdanum Myrrh

Base notes

Grey Ambergris Patchouli Vetiver

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Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
High (5 to 12 hours)
4
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Noticeable
4
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
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Unisex
100%
Female
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What kind of event
Date
50%
Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
50%
For every day
0%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
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Theatre
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Office
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For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
50%
Spring
Spring
0%
Summer
Summer
0%
Autumn
Autumn
50%
For what style / mood
Casual
0%
Gala
50%
Classic
50%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
0%
36-45 years
50%
46+ years old
0%
Any
50%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
0%
On the wrist
0%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
50%
Behind the ears
0%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
50%
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
0%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
50%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
50%
Joy
0%
Calm
0%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
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Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Pleasant and unobtrusive
3
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Strong
3
Bottle
Bottle
Average quality
3
Spray
Spray
Average quality
3
Packaging quality
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Packaging quality
Average quality
3
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