Pierre Cardin 1976 EDT

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Cardin

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Pierre Cardin Cardin is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1976. Cardin opens with Caraway, Citrus, Bergamot, and Clove, settles into a heart of Oak, Virginia Cedarwood, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Pierre Cardin's Cardin carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

A truly divisive vintage, Cardin is not for the faint of heart. For some, it's a 'masterpiece' of sophisticated, timeless elegance, a 'musky nugget' of quality. For others, it's 'old lady', 'harsh', and just plain 'soapy'. If you appreciate classic chypres, you might just find your new treasure.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
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Cardin Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting and strong sillage, combined with a vintage, bold character, make it less suitable for casual or office wear where subtlety is key. However, its elegance and complexity shine in formal settings and on dates, where a powerful and sophisticated statement is appreciated.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Cardin opens with a sparkling burst of aldehydes and citrus, quickly spiced by clove and caraway, giving it a bright yet sharp initial impression. The heart blossoms with a rich floral bouquet of jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang, underscored by the woody depth of oak and cedar. The drydown settles into a complex, warm base of musk, amber, and sandalwood, with the animalic growl of civet and the earthy richness of oakmoss and vetiver providing a classic chypre finish.

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