The Blend Cardamom
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2008 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Ikon
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive beast. It's either an absolute masterpiece, a stunning green cardamom with amazing performance, or a generic 'blue shower gel' that vanishes before you can even smell it. There's no middle ground here, so prepare for a gamble.
This used to be an absolute smash, a real dark horse offering luxury on a shoestring. Now? It's a genuine postcode lottery, with dodgy reformulated batches making it a total gamble. Proceed with caution - the original is a stunner, the new stuff is often rubbish.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 9% |
| Floral | 1% | 4% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 12% | 7% |
| Sweet | 10% | 14% |
| Warm | 39% | 42% |
| Woody | 20% | 18% |
| Earthy | 23% | 18% |
| Animalic | 2% | 3% |
| Fresh | 15% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its versatility is a key feature, making it suitable for almost any occasion, from casual wear to formal events. While some find its projection strong enough for a night out, the aromatic and woody notes also make it a decent choice for an office setting if applied lightly.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its warm, spicy, and smoky accords lend themselves well to evening wear and cooler climates, making it suitable for dates and formal events. While some find it office-friendly due to its moderate projection in certain formulations, others report it as too bold for daily wear, particularly if you land an original bottle.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody accords and Labdanum, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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