Fragrance comparison

Pyrgos vs Cardinal

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pyrgos

Sigilli

3.8747 votes

Rank #11,600 Fresh SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Cardinal

Brocard

—0 votes

Rank #65,762 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pyrgos takes 2 of 4 categories.

Pyrgos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cardinal
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Pyrgos2/4

Cardinal1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PyrgosSigilli

CardinalBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityCardinal

SillagePyrgos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

anis92%

soft spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

anis84%

musky77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, anis and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatercressBergamotLavender

Heart

AniseOreganoCinnamon

Base

Spices

Top

AppleBergamotLemonMelonOzonic notes

Heart

AniseCinnamonBasilLavenderGeraniumCardamomWormwood

Base

TobaccoMuskoak mossCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Anise and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,600

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#65,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPyrgosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pyrgos is an unusual aromatic spice scent built around hot anise, cinnamon and herbs. It opens brisk and green with bergamot, lavender and watercress, then quickly turns red-hot, sweet, peppery and slightly medicinal, with oregano giving it a camphorous bite. It suits wearers who enjoy character more than softness. De…

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Brocard Cardinal starts with a burst of tart green apple, bitter bergamot, and watery melon backed by a cool ozonic breeze. Within minutes, the fruity crispness yields to an aromatic heart packed with pungent star anise, bitter wormwood, and clean French lavender. Spicy accents of cardamom and cinnamon weave through c…

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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 lasts longer, Pyrgos or Cardinal?

Cardinal lasts longest (Cardinal 80/100, Pyrgos 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pyrgos or Cardinal?

Pyrgos projects furthest (Pyrgos 63/100, Cardinal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pyrgos and Cardinal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, anis and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Anise and Cinnamon.

Is Pyrgos or Cardinal better for summer or winter?

Pyrgos suits daytime wear; Cardinal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pyrgos and Cardinal?

Pyrgos has top notes of Watercress, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Anise, Oregano and Cinnamon, a base of Spices. Cardinal has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Lemon and Melon, heart notes of Anise, Cinnamon, Basil and Lavender, a base of Tobacco, Musk, oak moss and Cedar.