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Cardinal by James Heeley — notes
A pale, airy incense: a linen-like freshness and pink pepper open onto labdanum, frankincense and myrrh, with vetiver, grey amber and patchouli underneath.
- House
- James Heeley
- Concentration
- Eau de parfum
- Scento family
- Amber & Resin
Notes
Notes as published by James Heeley, checked 20 October 2026.
Scento family
Amber & Resin. Glowing amber accords, labdanum, benzoin, incense and myrrh: warm, golden, enveloping.
Scento reads it as a autumn and winter scent for evening and night wear.
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About James Heeley
A niche house whose perfumes favour clean, translucent compositions such as sea salt, mint and incense, each with a short poetic tagline.
Questions
What does Cardinal smell like?
A pale, airy incense: a linen-like freshness and pink pepper open onto labdanum, frankincense and myrrh, with vetiver, grey amber and patchouli underneath. Its character reads resinous, warm, spicy and earthy.
What are the top notes of Cardinal?
The top notes of Cardinal by James Heeley are white linen, pink pepper and pepper. The heart opens to labdanum, frankincense and myrrh, and the base rests on vetiver, ambergris and patchouli. Notes as published by James Heeley.
What family is Cardinal?
Scento places Cardinal in the Amber & Resin family. Glowing amber accords, labdanum, benzoin, incense and myrrh: warm, golden, enveloping.
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