Lacura Cardinal Red
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Baccarat Rouge 540 (Rollerball)
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Cardinal Red is a budget aromatic-woody fragrance with crisp freshness, subtle spice, and an earthy base. Versatile and understated, it punches far above its price with everyday appeal.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of MFK's Baccarat Rouge 540 (2015) - Francis Kurkdjian's saffron-amber-cedar signature that became the most-cloned niche perfume of the 2010s, here in a portable rollerball reading with the saffron-ambergris-amberwood triangle still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for purse-carry and touch-up wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 10% |
| Floral | 17% | 30% |
| Fruity | 0% | 15% |
| Green | 6% | 10% |
| Sweet | 19% | 75% |
| Warm | 26% | 95% |
| Woody | 24% | 75% |
| Earthy | 15% | 40% |
| Animalic | 21% | 30% |
| Fresh | 12% | 15% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Cardinal Red's aromatic, spicy green freshness and woody undertones make it ideally suited for spring and fall, offering vibrancy in cool air and enough warmth for transitional weather. Its moderate weight keeps it wearable in summer's heat, but it is less cozy for cold winter days.
Occasions
With moderate projection and a clean aromatic profile, it is versatile for daytime and office use, as well as casual outings. Its freshness is not overly formal or sporty, making it best for relaxed or smart-casual settings.
Seasons
Saffron-amber-cedar reads strongest in autumn and winter; spring and summer the amber can become cloying.
Occasions
Signature unisex evening - date and casual-evening natural; rollerball ideal for top-ups.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Sweet, Woody accords and Saffron, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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