Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Woody
100%
Amber
85%
Musky
72%
Aldehydic
62%
Warm Spicy
60%
Powdery
59%
Animalic
58%
Earthy
58%
Fresh
55%
Mossy
55%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Amber, and Musky) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, Amber, Musky, and Aldehydic among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Woody, Amber, Musky, and Aldehydic among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
CardinbyPierre Cardinis a Chypre fragrance for women.Cardinwas launched in 1976. Top notes are Aldehydes, Clove, Caraway, Bergamot and Citruses; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine, Oak and Virginia Cedar; base notes are Amber, Civetta, oak moss, French labdanum, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.Cardin was the first fragrance from the house of Pierre Cardin, launched in 1976. It opens with notes of citrus, aldehydes, bergamot, clove and cumin. The heart is a bouquet of flowers such as roses, ylang-ylang and jasmine and woody notes of oak and cedar. The base consists of amber, civet, musk, labdanum, moss, sandalwood and vetiver. Available as EDT, EDP and perfume.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Cardin office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.