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Description
Cardinal – James Heeley
Incense, myrrh and ladan under a clean, mystical and contemporary interpretation

Fragrance family: Eastern
Top notes: Linen, black pepper and pink pepper
Heart notes: Mirra, Incense of Oliban and French Lush
Base notes: Amber, Patchoulí and Vetiver
Perfumer: James Heeley
Top notes
Linen, black pepper and pink pepper.
Heart notes
Mirra, Incense of Oliban and French ladano.
Base notes
Amber, Patchoulí and Vetiver.
The essence of Cardinal
Cardinal of James Heeley it is an eastern fragrance built around one of the oldest traditions of perfumery: the use of incense, myrrh and the ladan. His personality was born precisely from that dialogue between resinous subjects of a deep character and a fresh linen opening that brings luminosity and lightness.
The composition presents a contemporary vision of incense perfumes. Instead of leaning exclusively on a dark or solemn sensation, Cardinal introduces a clean and lightweight linen note from the beginning, accompanied by black pepper and pink pepper.
As it evolves, the fragrance goes into a heart dominated by mirra, incense of oliban and french lush. The Fund of Amber, Pachulí and Vetiver prolongs that mystical character and provides a wooden, earthy and elegant dimension.
What makes this perfume special
- It is built around traditional materials of perfumery as incense, myrrh and ladano.
- The linen note introduces a fresh and clean sensation that contrasts with the depth of the resins.
- The combination of black pepper and pink pepper brings character to the opening.
- The Fund of Amber, Patchoulí and Vetiver provides depth and reinforces its mystical and contemporary dimension.
An olfactory
A clean and spicy output
Cardinal begins with a unique combination of linen, black pepper and pink pepper. The linen introduces a fresh and clean sensation, while the two peppers provide a spicy dimension that prevents the opening from being excessively light.
This contrast between purity and spices prepare the way for the deepest character of the composition. The output functions as a transition between the initial lightness and the resinous universe that appears later.
A heart of incense, myrrh and ladan
The heart constitutes the core of Cardinal. The mirra, the incense of oliban and the french ladan they form a resinous structure of great personality.
Mirra and incense contribute depth and a mystical character, while the ladan introduces a warm and enveloping facet. It is in this phase where the fragrance shows more clearly its connection with the Eastern tradition and with the subjects historically associated with incense.
An Ambarred, Earthy and Elegant Fund
In the background they appear amber, patchoulí and vetiver. Amber brings warmth, while Patchouli and Vetiver introduce a more earthy and beloved dimension.
This combination provides depth to the stele and maintains the sophisticated character of Cardinal. The result is a background with personality, but balanced by cleaning that had marked the beginning of the composition.
Ideal for...
- Incense lovers: especially indicated for those who enjoy resinous, deep and character compositions.
- Those looking for a different oriental: the linen provides a clean dimension that contrasts with the intensity of the resins.
- Special occasions: its mystical and sophisticated character fits especially well when a fragrance is sought with presence.
- Unisex perfumery: its resinous structure, spicy, ambar and amadfered works naturally in men and women.
The protagonist notes
Top notes
The linen it provides the fresh and clean sensation that characterizes the opening, while black pepper and pink pepper introduce a spicy contrast and provide greater definition at the exit.
Heart notes
The combination of mirra, incense of oliban and french lush it constitutes the heart of Cardinal. These resinous subjects build their deepest, warm and mystical dimension.
Base notes
The background gathers amber, patchoulí and vetiver, three elements that provide warmth, depth and a terroy facet. Its combination prolongs the eastern character of the composition and provides contemporary elegance.
The vision of James Heeley
James Heeley it raises a contemporary interpretation of traditional incense matters in Cardinal. The composition is based on a recognizable structure —fircase, oliban and ladano— but introduces an unexpectedly clean opening by linen.
This contrast is fundamental to understanding the personality of the fragrance. The lightness of the line is prevents the whole from perceiving excessively dark, while spices contribute energy and resins build depth.
The result is a proposal for perfumery alemporal, in which tradition and modernity coexist. Cardinal retains the solemn and mystical character associated with incense, but it expresses it with a clean and contemporary aesthetic.
Olfactory
Intensity: High
Elegance: Very tall
Originality: High
Versatility: Half-high
Personality: Oriental, resinose, spicy, ambar, terroy, beloved, mystical, clean and sophisticated.
Frequently asked questions about Cardinal
Who is he thought of cardinal?
It is a fragrance for men and women who enjoy oriental, resinous and spicy perfumes, especially those built around incense, myrrh and the ladan.
What does Cardinal say?
Start with fresh linen, black pepper and pink pepper; evolves towards a heart of myrrh, incense of Olíno and French ladan; And it ends on a background of amber, patchouli and vetiver.
Is it an incense perfume?
Yes. The incence of Olíno is one of the central subjects of Cardinal and is combined with myrrh and ladan to build its resinous character. The presence of the linen at the exit contributes, in addition, a fresh and clean facet that differentiates the composition.
Cardinal in Perfumery Laura
On Perfumery Laura we select niche, luxury and author perfumes that stand out for their identity and the quality of their compositions. Cardinal of James Heeley it represents a contemporary interpretation of the incense, where the purity of the linen is found with the depth of myrrh, the oliban and the ladan to create a timeless, mystical and sophisticated fragrance.
Product Details
Data sheet
- Volume
- 100ml
- Top notes
- Black pepper
Lino
Pink pepper - Heart notes
- Labdanum
Myrrh
Oliban incense - Base notes
- Amber
Patchouli
Vetiver - Fragrance family
- Ambery
- Perfumer
- James Heeley
- ML Quantity for Unit Price
- 100ml
- Year
- 2006
- Country
- France
- Product family
- Perfume
- Gender
- Unisex
- Manufacturer's address
- 33 passage du Désir, 75010 París, Francia
- info@jamesheeley.com
- Warnings
- Flammable - Stay out of the reach of children - avoid contact with eyes - do not ingest - external use
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
Specific References
- EAN13
- 3700490501007
- MPN
- CARDINAL-100
- Brand
- James Heeley
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