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

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Zoologist· 2022

Cardinal

Name: Cardinal by Zoologist
Brand: Zoologist

Typically ~$175

Lemon and oakmoss up top, drying down to clary sage and vanilla. Best in fall, made for daily wear.

LeatheryGreen

Scent profile

Top notes

Lemon Oakmoss Rose Leather

Heart notes

Bergamot Mandarin Musk Patchouli

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Ambre Chic

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A fall and spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

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When

Winter

87%

Spring

95%

Summer

76%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

84%

Where

Office

89%

Casual

100%

Date

92%

Club

59%

Formal

86%

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Sport

57%