Fragrance comparison

Cardin vs Imprinting

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 303 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cardin

Pierre Cardin

4.35252 votes

Rank #26,366 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Imprinting

Il Profvmo

3.7051 votes

Rank #17,827 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cardin takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cardin
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Imprinting
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cardin3/4

Imprinting1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CardinPierre Cardin

ImprintingIl Profvmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 19%Had 13%Want 69%

Category winnerCardinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

252 votes

47%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCardin

SillageCardin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

aldehydic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

white floral88%

aromatic77%

musky65%

fresh spicy53%

woody42%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCloveCarawayBergamotCitruses

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineOakVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberCivettaoak mossFrench labdanumSandalwoodVetiverMusk

Top

GraperfuitCitrusesBitter OrangeBergamot

Heart

Lemon VerbenaTeaOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex36

Women60

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,366

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerImprintingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Imprinting is a bright, citrus green scent that opens with a confident burst of grapefruit and bitter orange. As it settles, it turns cleaner and softer, with a tea like freshness, lemon verbena, and a light, soapy white floral feel. The dry down stays tidy with musk and a gentle vetiver touch. It suits warm weather a…

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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, Cardin or Imprinting?

Cardin takes 3 of 4 categories. Cardin is rated 4.35/5 from 252 votes; Imprinting is rated 3.70/5 from 51 votes. Choose Cardin for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Imprinting for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cardin or Imprinting?

Cardin lasts longest (Cardin 76/100, Imprinting 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cardin or Imprinting?

Cardin projects furthest (Cardin 70/100, Imprinting 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cardin and Imprinting smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Cardin or Imprinting better for summer or winter?

Imprinting suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cardin and Imprinting?

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. Imprinting has top notes of Graperfuit, Citruses, Bitter Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Tea, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Vetiver.