Fragrance comparison

El Cardenal vs Sync

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

El Cardenal

Wren Atelier

4.502 votes

Rank #53,917 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Sync

Denim

2.754 votes

Rank #68,041 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

El Cardenal takes 3 of 4 categories.

El Cardenal
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sync
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

El Cardenal3/4

Sync0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

El CardenalWren Atelier

SyncDenim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 2%Want 93%

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityEl Cardenal

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerEl CardenalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

fruity60%

amber50%

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh72%

woody58%

vanilla44%

powdery30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agave nectarRosemaryCitruses

Heart

Milky CoffeeFigOrange Blossom

Base

AmberSandalwoodVetiverMusk

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomVanilla

Base4-6 hrs

AmberSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Orange Blossom, Amber and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sync, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 45%Work 31%Date 14%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,917

PerfumerRenato Lopena Jr.

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEl CardenalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

El Cardenal from Wren Atelier is a unique unisex gourmand that anchors milky coffee and fig with aromatic rosemary and sweet agave nectar. It captures the essence of a sun-warmed morning at a Mexico City cafe. This scent offers a complex profile suited for casual spring daytime wear when you want something grounded ye…

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Denim Sync takes an unusual path for a drugstore men's fragrance. The opening smells brisk. A sharp burst of tart citruses clears the air immediately, carrying a slight flash of rubbing alcohol that settles within three minutes. Once that initial blast calms, creamy jasmine and orange blossom emerge to soften the edge…

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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, El Cardenal or Sync?

El Cardenal takes 3 of 4 categories. El Cardenal is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Sync is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose El Cardenal for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sync for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, El Cardenal or Sync?

El Cardenal lasts longest (El Cardenal 80/100, Sync 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, El Cardenal or Sync?

Projection is very close: El Cardenal 50/100, Sync 50/100 for sillage.

Do El Cardenal and Sync smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Orange Blossom, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is El Cardenal or Sync better for summer or winter?

El Cardenal suits daytime wear; Sync suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in El Cardenal and Sync?

El Cardenal has top notes of Agave nectar, Rosemary and Citruses, heart notes of Milky Coffee, Fig and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. Sync has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Vanilla, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.