# Rouge vs Cardinal

Rouge and Cardinal overlap 51% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Rouge is the greener of the two. Cardinal rates higher with the community: 8.0/10 against 7.7/10 for Rouge.

## At a glance

|  | Rouge | Cardinal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Comme des Garçons | Heeley |
| Release year | 2020 | 2006 |
| Rating | 7.7/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Longevity | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Sillage | 7.3/10 | 7.0/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Rouge | Cardinal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 35% | 35% |
| Winter | 24% | 33% |
| Spring | 26% | 21% |
| Summer | 15% | 12% |

## Occasions

|  | Rouge | Cardinal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Casual | 25% | 25% |
| Evening | 22% | 26% |
| Nighttime | 19% | 21% |
| Daytime | 17% | 14% |
| Office | 16% | 13% |

## Notes

In both: Pink pepper, Frankincense, Patchouli, Labdanum

Only in this one:

- Rouge: Indonesian ginger, Egyptian geranium leaf, Beetroot
- Cardinal: Linen, Ambergris, Vetiver

## Accords

- Rouge: Fresh, Green, Fruity, Sweet, Spicy, Woody
- Cardinal: Fresh, Spicy, Woody, Resinous, Earthy, Smoky

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 7.8/10 for Rouge, 7.7/10 for Cardinal.

### Which one projects more?

Rouge projects more: sillage 7.3/10 against 7.0/10 for Cardinal.

### Which one suits winter better?

Cardinal suits winter better: winter gets 33% of its season votes, against 24% for Rouge.

### Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 15% of the season votes for Rouge and 12% for Cardinal.

### Which one is rated higher?

Cardinal is rated higher: 8.0/10 against 7.7/10 for Rouge.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Pink pepper, Frankincense, Patchouli, Labdanum.

## More

- [Rouge details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/comme-des-garcons-rouge)
- [Rouge dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/comme-des-garcons-rouge)
- [Cardinal details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/heeley-cardinal)
- [Cardinal dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/heeley-cardinal)

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