Fragrance comparison

Baie Rose 26 Chicago vs Cardin

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 5 Nov 2026 608 ratings analysed

Baie Rose 26 Chicago

Le Labo

3.92356 votes

Rank #5,522 RoseAldehydic

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42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Cardin

Pierre Cardin

4.35252 votes

Rank #25,408 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cardin takes 5 of 7 categories.

Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Choose it for a rose and aldehydic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cardin
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Baie Rose 26 Chicago2/7

Cardin5/7

Ratings & consensus: Cardin
Community sentiment: Cardin
Longevity: Cardin
Sillage & projection: Cardin
Value for money: Cardin
Versatility: Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Baie Rose 26 Chicago

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Baie Rose 26 ChicagoLe Labo

CardinPierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 356 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

4.35/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerCardinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

356 votes

51%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

252 votes

Category winnerCardinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCardin

SillageCardin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCardinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aldehydic92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

soft spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

aldehydic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aldehydic, musky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

RosePink PepperAldehydesPepperCloveMuskVirginia CedarAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesCloveCarawayBergamotCitruses

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineOakVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberCivettaoak mossFrench labdanumSandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Aldehydes, Clove and Musk. Durations are only published for Baie Rose 26 Chicago, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall69

Winter41

Day100

Night58

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBaie Rose 26 ChicagoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex46

Women46

Men3

Unisex36

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,522

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#25,408

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBaie Rose 26 ChicagoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baie Rose 26 Chicago by Le Labo delivers an unconventional twist on the classic floral family. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition centers on an authentic, fresh rose brightened by fizzy aldehydes and brisk pink pepper. Rather than leaning sweet or heavy, the floral heart is tempered by dry pepper, warm …

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Pierre Cardin's 1976 debut scent Cardin is a dry, mossy chypre that bypasses modern sugary trends. It pairs fizzy aldehydes with warm clove and a base of earthy oak moss. This fragrance is designed for individuals who appreciate retro structure, dry woods, and low-key animalic warmth during crisp autumn days.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Cardin?

Cardin takes 5 of 7 categories. Baie Rose 26 Chicago is rated 3.92/5 from 356 votes; Cardin is rated 4.35/5 from 252 votes. Choose Baie Rose 26 Chicago for a rose and aldehydic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cardin for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Cardin?

Cardin lasts longest (Cardin 76/100, Baie Rose 26 Chicago 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Cardin?

Cardin projects furthest (Cardin 70/100, Baie Rose 26 Chicago 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baie Rose 26 Chicago and Cardin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, musky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Aldehydes, Clove and Musk.

Is Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Cardin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baie Rose 26 Chicago is the stronger pick. For winter, Cardin is the stronger pick. Baie Rose 26 Chicago suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baie Rose 26 Chicago and Cardin?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago features Rose, Pink Pepper, Aldehydes, Pepper and Clove. Cardin has top notes of Aldehydes, Clove, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Oak, a base of Amber, Civetta, oak moss and French labdanum.