Cardamom Zara 2018

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7.9 / 10 43 Ratings

Cardamom is a popular perfume by Zara for women and men and was released in 2018. The scent is spicy-fresh. The production was apparently discontinued.

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Main accords

Spicy

Fresh

Green

Woody

Synthetic

Fragrance Notes

Guatemala cardamom

Green notes

Tea

Ratings

Scent

7.943 Ratings

Longevity

6.738 Ratings

Sillage

6.338 Ratings

Bottle

7.337 Ratings

Value for money

9.214 Ratings

Submitted by Psotka, last update on 14.02.2024.

Reviews

2 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/17/2019

6
Bottle 6
Sillage 7
Longevity 7
Scent

Mantus
198 Reviews

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Mantus

4

Carefree aromatic depth

At first you can perceive an intense and strong citric note, which also brings a very sweetly sugary jelly-like consistency with itself and I suspect the use of lemon ace lemon here, but I can also imagine lemon in combination with lime very well that these two components in my case the Dutbild of the lemon - crumb tea to emerge
A little later, the lemon lemon, which I suspect to be a lemon lemon, has moved into the background, but it is still a little perceptible and can be replaced by a deep aromatic, soft, strong spicy note, which exudes a very fine sweetish hint in creeping traits and can only be the Guatemala cardamom
The cardamom is accompanied by a light, ethereal, typically tea-like note and in my opinion ensures that the fragrance, despite the deep impression, gets something carefree, almost tangible and is due to the green tea.

In the background and on my skin only, there is a very discreet earthy nuance, smelling of rain-wetted grass, which brings with it an almost fragile bitter touch and gives the heart a certain distinctive note and I suspect galbanum here
The mentioned fragrance twin is not known to me, but the very "known" Terre d' Hermès (Eau de Toilette), which I have already commented on, and I am already very surprised, because this fragrance has the identical reason - DNA of Hermès for me and I would never be able to distinguish concretely which fragrance is the original and which is the copy or dupe
"Congratulations or not! - This can only be decided by the buyer or the wearer of the fragrance"!

In the last 3 hours a fine transparent, soft and tender wood note is noticeable, which I would identify as Iso - E - Super.

At the same time another wooden note is perceptible, which brings a quite discreet resinous tone with it and I can very well imagine that the Iso - E - Super, the Virginia cedar I suspect, makes it appear pleasantly smooth.

At the very end, a fine, very delicate, creamy, spicy touch of sandalwood remains on the skin.

In total, the fragrance lasts 7 hours on my skin.

The Sillage is conceived from the outset in such a way that one is perceived very well at a half arm length and this is also 3 hours so maintained, before it is reduced in quiet steps to the conclusion of the smell
I would like to express my sincere thanks to our perfume "Schücha" for the bottling.

04/20/2019

9
Bottle 6
Sillage 6
Longevity 9
Scent

Elysium
815 Reviews

Elysium

2

Cardamom: Heaven’s Scent

From the Middle East and coffee to men’s colognes, cardamom is this season’s favored fragrance note. After saffron and vanilla, cardamom is perfumery’s third most expensive spice. And while in ancient times, the Egyptians were said to have used it in perfumes and incense and to whiten their teeth, its essentials oils are now favored for their woody, sweet, somewhat nutty and aromatic scent. It’s subtle and spicy and often reminds me of the smell of suede, there’s usually just a nuance of it to add depth, spiciness or what I describe as a masculine, leathery effect.
Truth be told, I had probably experienced cardamom long before I knew it. Cardamom is like that. Once you know its scent, though, you recognize it instantly. It becomes almost haunting: you dream of it, you desire it.

Have you ever smelt natural cardamom pods in your life? The pod, when chewed, is papery and tough. I can see why it was once used as a toothbrush. The black seeds inside contain the flavor. The intoxicating scent is at once lemony and camphorous. I chewed some of them and...man. There’s sweetness, quickly eclipsed by bitter lemon rind-like taste. Then comes menthol and camphor, a greenish Eucalyptus, and a slight numbing of the tongue. Smelling the crushed pods and seeds reveals the camphor, and when deeply inhaled it cools the nasal passages.

What about Cardamom Gender Neutral? The initial smell you get after spraying the perfume is freshly smashed green cardamom pods, unquestionably. I am pretty sure about it, cause I am used to preparing flavored honey, and the one with floating cardamom pods smells exactly like this. The blast is mixed with citrus fruit, presumably lemon peel. Normally, I don't criticize olfactive perceptions of others, but the reviews stating that ain't cardamom in there are tremendously weird and misleading. It is definitely a solid monoaromatic fragrance. The smell of cardamom spreads very rapidly. Later on, it comforts me for at least three hours.

I blindly bought it, knowing nothing about it Actually, there are so many pricey disappointments in the market. In comparison with those, Zara perfume is actually a treasure hidden in a mainstream mass-market bottle.

The heart pops up after a while as the citrus and pepper notes fade, it is rich of white blossom, I seem candid rose and sweet jasmine, I get the leafy aroma of the tea, and overall the heart is green, herbal. It is still a bit spicy, unsure if that is cardamom trail since it is the start of the show or the presence of a kind of like juniper berry that adds an almost herbaceous note reminiscent of cedar.

The juniper is the last of the heart notes to fade, which brings forward an extended cedar scent. Meanwhile, a spicy and leathery wood note comes into play. Whilst not quite an oud, it does have the thick and oily prominence that you’d expect. Finally, a touch of mossy thing adds an element of musk while the cardamom continues to give gourmand whiffs.

Although deep and heady, Cardamom is far from overpowering. The notes cycle through their dry-down with a few transitional notes extending others along the way. As mentioned above, the cardamom is really what makes this fragrance sing and is omnipresent throughout its lifespan.
I habitually do three to four sprays on my wrists, chest, and hair after having a shower. Usually, the smell lasts until lunchtime, making the first half of a day meditative and fulfilling. Although the projection and sillage are both quite tight and stay relatively close to the skin, the longevity is impressive.
My best preferable weather for this frag is spring, late summer, and autumn daytime when the temperature is still mild and warm. It is very enjoyable to feel how a warm eastern spice note comes into contradiction with a biting breeze. In terms of occasion, it can be quite versatile. As much as it’s a respectable office fragrance that isn’t overpowering for small workplaces, it’s best reserved for the nighttime. Therefore, whether you’re just going out, staying casual or enjoying your evening, it’s a wonderful companion.

Finally, Cardamom is a strange beast when it comes to the masculine. On paper, its notes are rather masculine and sound like something best worn by men. However, it’s very much a unisex fragrance that can be bought by anyone or even shared by a couple.

-Elysium