Fragrance comparison

Cardin vs The Taste of Fragrance Womanity

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 822 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cardin

Pierre Cardin

4.35252 votes

Rank #24,571 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

The Taste of Fragrance Womanity

Mugler

4.02570 votes

Rank #2,257 Warm SpicyMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cardin takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cardin
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
The Taste of Fragrance Womanity
Choose it for a warm spicy and marine character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cardin5/7

The Taste of Fragrance Womanity2/7

Ratings & consensus: Cardin
Community sentiment: Cardin
Longevity: Cardin
Sillage & projection: Cardin
Value for money: Cardin
Versatility: The Taste of Fragrance Womanity
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Taste of Fragrance Womanity

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CardinPierre Cardin

The Taste of Fragrance WomanityMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 570 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

44%Love

35%Like

1%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

570 votes

Category winnerCardinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCardin

SillageCardin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value47

Category winnerCardinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

aldehydic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

marine92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

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

ChutneyCitrusesGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

black figSea waterCaviar

Base6-10+ hrs

OpoponaxImmortelleVirginia CedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for The Taste of Fragrance Womanity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day100

Night79

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance WomanityMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex36

Women60

Men3

Unisex18

Women79

Date 32%Party 28%Casual 25%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews69

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance WomanityHigher 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 →

Mugler The Taste of Fragrance Womanity takes the salty maritime shock of the original release and folds it into warm, spiced fruit preserves. The opening delivers a thick smear of fig chutney backed by tart citruses and crisp green leaves. It feels savory right away. You immediately get a rich black fig note mingled w…

Reviews →

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, Cardin or The Taste of Fragrance Womanity?

Cardin takes 5 of 7 categories. Cardin is rated 4.35/5 from 252 votes; The Taste of Fragrance Womanity is rated 4.02/5 from 570 votes. Choose Cardin for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose The Taste of Fragrance Womanity for a warm spicy and marine character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cardin or The Taste of Fragrance Womanity?

They last about the same: Cardin 76/100, The Taste of Fragrance Womanity 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cardin or The Taste of Fragrance Womanity?

Projection is very close: Cardin 70/100, The Taste of Fragrance Womanity 68/100 for sillage.

Do Cardin and The Taste of Fragrance Womanity smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Cardin or The Taste of Fragrance Womanity better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cardin is the stronger pick. For winter, Cardin is the stronger pick. The Taste of Fragrance Womanity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cardin and The Taste of Fragrance Womanity?

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. The Taste of Fragrance Womanity has top notes of Chutney, Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of black fig, Sea water and Caviar, a base of Opoponax, Immortelle, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.