Best cardamom perfumes for women
Cardamom is a fresh, aromatic spice with a cool, slightly eucalyptus edge. It adds sparkle to woody and amber fragrances. Below are the 20 best-rated cardamom fragrances for women (including unisex) on MaxParfum, ranked by community rating and popularity, with a cheaper dupe where one exists.
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#1
Clive Christian
Blonde Amber
Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Golden Amber +5 more -
#2
Parfums de Marly
Layton
Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Al Haramain Detour Noir +9 more -
#3
Tom Ford
Ombre Leather
Leather, Animalic, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Afnull Rare Carbon +8 more -
#4
Xerjoff
Symphonium 2015
Citrus, Oud, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Accent Symphony -
#5
Tom Ford
Oud Wood
Woody, Warm Spicy, Oud
Cheaper alternative: Al Haramain Platinum Oud +6 more -
#6
Nishane
Ani
Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Ard Al Zaafaran Satwa +5 more -
#7
Roja Dove
Sweetie Aoud
Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances Sweetest Aoud -
#8
Nishane
Ani X
Citrus, Warm Spicy, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Drowning In Vanilla: X -
#9
Amouage
Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco
Amber, Sweet, Balsamic
Cheaper alternative: Pendora Scents Regal Reserve Charuto +1 more -
#10
Penhaligon's
Halfeti Cedar
Woody, Warm Spicy, Fruity
Cheaper alternative: Lattafa Mohra +1 more -
#11
Carolina Herrera
Amethyst Haze
Warm Spicy, Lavender, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Error 417 -
#12
Mancera
Aoud Vanille
Vanilla, Oud, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Paris Corner Emir Oud Vanille -
#13
Xerjoff
Luxor
Warm Spicy, Woody, Animalic
Cheaper alternative: Ministry Of Oud Thailand Oud -
#14
Amouage
Boundless
Warm Spicy, Amber, Balsamic
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Everlasting -
#15
Amouage
Opus VII
Fresh Spicy, Woody, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra Roman Optus VII -
#16
Kilian
Intoxicated
Warm Spicy, Coffee, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Paris Corner Emir You’re Drugged +1 more -
#17
Dior
Vanilla Diorama
Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Vanille Drama -
#18
Kilian
Apple Brandy On the Rocks
Fruity, Woody, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Pomme Trempee On The Rocks +1 more -
#19
Penhaligon's
The Bewitching Yasmine
Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Oud
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Miraj Exclusif -
#20
Tom Ford
Soleil Blanc
White Floral, Coconut, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: Oakcha Bronze Summer +1 more
Cardamom fragrance FAQs
What is the best cardamom perfume for women?
Based on community ratings, the top picks are Clive Christian Blonde Amber, Parfums de Marly Layton and Tom Ford Ombre Leather. All 20 on this list are well-known fragrances with cardamom in their notes.
What does cardamom smell like in perfume?
Cardamom is a fresh, aromatic spice with a cool, slightly eucalyptus edge. It adds sparkle to woody and amber fragrances.
Are there cheaper alternatives to these cardamom fragrances?
Yes. 20 of these have known dupes on MaxParfum, for example La Ree Fragrances Golden Amber (a dupe of Blonde Amber), Al Haramain Detour Noir (a dupe of Layton) and Afnull Rare Carbon (a dupe of Ombre Leather).
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