Fragrance comparison

S. Premium vs Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

4 wins

S. Premium

Eudora

3.5345 votes

Rank #31,534 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume

Pierre Balmain

3.9212 votes

Rank #50,695 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

S. Premium takes 4 of 5 categories.

S. Premium
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

S. Premium4/5

Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume1/5

Ratings & consensus: Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: S. Premium
Sillage & projection: S. Premium
Value for money: S. Premium
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: S. Premium

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

S. PremiumEudora

Cardamom 1974 Hair PerfumePierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 52%Had 35%Want 13%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 59%Had 0%Want 41%

Category winnerCardamom 1974 Hair PerfumeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

17%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityS. Premium

SillageS. Premium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value38

Category winnerS. PremiumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose91%

amber83%

white floral74%

patchouli65%

musky56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Floral NotesRoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanPatchouli

Top

CardamomLemonBlack PepperGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

PatchouliVanillaFloral NotesBlackcurrantRose

Base

Gourmand AccordAmbroxanWhite MuskCedarwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Floral Notes, Rose and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for S. Premium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer24

Fall88

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 37%Party 30%Casual 18%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#50,695

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerS. PremiumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not overspray this. Eudora S. Premium delivers a bold chypre floral profile built around juicy bergamot, dark rose petals, and clean jasmine. The first spray releases a sharp citrus zest with a quick alcohol flash that clears within three minutes. Velvety red rose and night-blooming white florals take over the hear…

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Pierre Balmain Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume presents a sharp, spiced opening centered on dry cardamom and black pepper. It settles into a woody patchouli base that lingers softly in the hair. This is a purposeful, modern choice for those who want a structured aromatic presence without the intensity of a heavy eau de par…

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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, S. Premium or Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume?

S. Premium takes 4 of 5 categories. S. Premium is rated 3.53/5 from 45 votes; Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose S. Premium for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, S. Premium or Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume?

S. Premium lasts longest (S. Premium 63/100, Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, S. Premium or Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume?

S. Premium projects furthest (S. Premium 59/100, Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do S. Premium and Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Floral Notes, Rose and Ambroxan.

Is S. Premium or Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume better for summer or winter?

S. Premium suits evening wear; Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in S. Premium and Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume?

S. Premium has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Ambroxan and Patchouli. Cardamom 1974 Hair Perfume has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon, Black Pepper and Green Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Vanilla, Floral Notes and Blackcurrant, a base of Gourmand Accord, Ambroxan, White Musk and Cedarwood.