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Cardinal by Heeley — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Heeley· 2006

Cardinal

Name: Cardinal by Heeley
Brand: Heeley
Rating: 8 (467 reviews)

8.0467Typically ~$250

Linen at first spray; vetiver is what stays on skin. Best in fall, made for dates.

SmokySpicyResinousWoodyFresh

Perfumer: James Heeley

Scent profile

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

95%

Spring

60%

Summer

44%

Fall

100%

Day

77%

Night

100%

Where

Office

75%

Casual

83%

Date

100%

Club

68%

Formal

89%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

37%

Cardinal

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