Cardinal
Cardinal by Heeley is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with cotton, pink pepper and black pepper, moves into labdanum, frankincense and myrrh and dries down to vetiver, ambergris and patchouli. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Cotton Soft, airy and clean. Like a shirt off the line.
- Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.
- Black Pepper Dry and prickly. Gives a fragrance grip and a bit of bite.
Heart
- Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
- Frankincense Bright, peppery, church-like resin. Lifts and cools a fragrance.
- Myrrh Bitter, smoky resin. Ancient-smelling and slightly cool.
Dry-down
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
- Ambergris Salty, animal, sun-warmed skin. Marine and musky at once.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
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