Fragrance comparison

Truly Unique vs Cardamome

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Truly Unique

Avon

3.8629 votes

Rank #51,452 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Cardamome

Adopt Parfums

4.1916 votes

Rank #32,315 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cardamome takes 4 of 5 categories.

Truly Unique
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cardamome
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Truly Unique1/5

Cardamome4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Truly UniqueAvon

CardamomeAdopt Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 48%Had 33%Want 20%

4.19/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 47%Had 19%Want 34%

Category winnerCardamomeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

25%Love

69%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCardamome

SillageCardamome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value78

Category winnerTruly UniqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy90%

green80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

fruity50%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

cinnamon60%

powdery50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tangerine

Heart

Cardamom

Base

Ivy

Top

CardamomBergamotTangerine

Heart

NutmegCinnamon

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter70

Day100

Night38

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men82

Unisex9

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,452

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,315

PerfumerDominique Monlun

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCardamomeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Truly Unique opens with a bright burst of tangerine that feels sharp and zesty. Warm cardamom quickly steps in to add a dry spice layer, while ivy brings a clean, green leaf texture to the dry-down. It sits close to the skin after the first hour, making it an easy pick for casual spring mornings or warm afternoon…

Reviews →

Cardamome by Adopt Parfums is a fragrance for men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Cardamom, Bergamot and Tangerine; middle notes are Nutmeg and Cinnamon; base notes are Amber and Musk.

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, Truly Unique or Cardamome?

Cardamome takes 4 of 5 categories. Truly Unique is rated 3.86/5 from 29 votes; Cardamome is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes. Choose Truly Unique for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cardamome for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Truly Unique or Cardamome?

Cardamome lasts longest (Cardamome 71/100, Truly Unique 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Truly Unique or Cardamome?

Cardamome projects furthest (Cardamome 79/100, Truly Unique 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Truly Unique and Cardamome smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tangerine and Cardamom.

Is Truly Unique or Cardamome better for summer or winter?

Truly Unique suits daytime wear; Cardamome suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Truly Unique and Cardamome?

Truly Unique has top notes of Tangerine, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Ivy. Cardamome has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Nutmeg and Cinnamon, a base of Amber and Musk.