Fragrance comparison

Intimate vs Cardin

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 658 ratings analysed

Intimate

Revlon

3.96406 votes

Rank #1,550 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Cardin

Pierre Cardin

4.35252 votes

Rank #26,496 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cardin takes 4 of 7 categories.

Intimate
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Cardin
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Intimate3/7

Cardin4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntimateRevlon

CardinPierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 406 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerCardinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

376 votes

51%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

252 votes

Category winnerCardinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCardin

SillageCardin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value58

Category winnerIntimateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

animalic77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

aldehydic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesRoseGardeniaCorianderBergamot

Heart

SandalwoodPatchouliOrris RootJasmineVirginia Cedar

Base

oak mossCivettaCastoreumMuskAmber

Top

AldehydesCloveCarawayBergamotCitruses

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineOakVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberCivettaoak mossFrench labdanumSandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose, Bergamot and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIntimateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex33

Women62

Men3

Unisex36

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#26,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIntimateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Intimate by Revlon is a classic chypre floral launched in 1955. It centers on an animalic, mossy structure grounded by sandalwood and cedar. This fragrance suits those who appreciate vintage, earthy profiles with a powdery finish. It remains a notable example of mid-century perfumery, offering a distinct scent charact…

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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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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, Intimate or Cardin?

Cardin takes 4 of 7 categories. Intimate is rated 3.96/5 from 406 votes; Cardin is rated 4.35/5 from 252 votes. Choose Intimate for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Cardin for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Intimate or Cardin?

Cardin lasts longest (Cardin 76/100, Intimate 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intimate or Cardin?

Cardin projects furthest (Cardin 70/100, Intimate 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intimate and Cardin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Intimate or Cardin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Intimate is the stronger pick. For winter, Intimate is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intimate and Cardin?

Intimate has top notes of Aldehydes, Rose, Gardenia and Coriander, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Castoreum and Musk. 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.