Fragrance comparison

Cardamome&Embruns vs Cobalt

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Cardamome&Embruns

L'Essence des Notes

4.0010 votes

Rank #34,339 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Cobalt

Intelligent

5.002 votes

Rank #35,523 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Cardamome&Embruns
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cobalt
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Cardamome&Embruns1/2

Cobalt1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cobalt
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cardamome&Embruns

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cardamome&EmbrunsL'Essence des Notes

CobaltIntelligent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 73%Had 0%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCobalt

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomGreen Accord

Heart

IncenseSea NotesRosemary

Base

VetiverMuskAmber

Top

BergamotRosemaryFirSea NotesCardamomOrangeLemon

Heart

PearWhite Ginger LilyJasmineSage

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskCashmeranOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Sea Notes and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#35,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCardamome&EmbrunsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cardamome&Embruns opens with sharp bergamot and cracked cardamom over a fresh green accord. Within minutes, salty sea notes and dry rosemary emerge beside a thin thread of smoky incense. It settles quickly into clean vetiver and soft musk. This light aromatic aquatic suits warm spring mornings and humid summer afterno…

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Cobalt by Intelligent is a fresh, aromatic fragrance for men that blends crisp sea notes with zesty citrus and grounding woods. Launched in 2023, it serves as a reliable daily companion for the office or casual weekend outings in warm spring and summer weather. This scent feels modern and approachable, perfect for tho…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cardamome&Embruns or Cobalt?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Cardamome&Embruns is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Cobalt is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cardamome&Embruns for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cobalt for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cardamome&Embruns or Cobalt?

Cobalt lasts longest (Cobalt 100/100, Cardamome&Embruns 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cardamome&Embruns and Cobalt smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Sea Notes and Rosemary.

Is Cardamome&Embruns or Cobalt better for summer or winter?

Cardamome&Embruns suits daytime wear; Cobalt suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cardamome&Embruns and Cobalt?

Cardamome&Embruns has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Green Accord, heart notes of Incense, Sea Notes and Rosemary, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Cobalt has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary, Fir and Sea Notes, heart notes of Pear, White Ginger Lily, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Cashmeran.