Fragrance comparison

Cardin vs Steuart

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 261 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cardin

Pierre Cardin

4.35252 votes

Rank #26,362 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Steuart

Prudence Paris

3.009 votes

Rank #66,896 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cardin takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cardin
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Steuart
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cardin2/3

Steuart1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CardinPierre Cardin

SteuartPrudence Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

11%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

56%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityCardin

SillageSteuart

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%

fresh spicy83%

fresh65%

musky48%

mossy30%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both musky

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

Muskoak mossAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Steuart, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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#26,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,896

PerfumerPrudence Kilgour

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCardinHigher 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.

Reviews →

Steuart by Prudence Paris opens with a brisk, refreshing blast of tart grapefruit, crisp bergamot, and mixed sunny citruses that feel like splashing cold water on your face on a warm summer morning. As the initial sharp zest settles down, spicy grated ginger and clean jasmine petals soften the blend, creating a dry, p…

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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 Steuart?

Cardin takes 2 of 3 categories. Cardin is rated 4.35/5 from 252 votes; Steuart is rated 3.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Cardin for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Steuart for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cardin or Steuart?

Cardin lasts longest (Cardin 76/100, Steuart 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cardin or Steuart?

Steuart projects furthest (Steuart 75/100, Cardin 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cardin and Steuart smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Cardin or Steuart better for summer or winter?

Steuart suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cardin and Steuart?

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. Steuart has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger and Jasmine, a base of Musk, oak moss and Amber.