Cardamom originates from the lush rainforests of India’s Western Ghats, spreading globally through trade routes to the Middle East, Europe, and eventually becoming a major crop in Guatemala.
The queen of spices, as it is known, is found in many perfumes. Cardamom, in general, has a complex fragrance profile which adds depth to any fragrance and is usually dominant over notes. Its aroma ranges from sweet to bitter. It is spicy, woody, and incredibly noticeable.
1. YSL La Nuit De L’Homme EDT
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Best for | Men |
| Fragrance Family | Woody Spicy |
| Notes | Top: Cardamom Middle: Lavender, Virginia Cedar, and Bergamot Base: Vetiver and Caraway |
| Release year | 2009 |
| Projection | High – Moderate |
| Perfumer | Anne Flipo, Pierre Wargnye and Dominique Ropion. |
La Nuit de l’homme is a fragrance many claim to be the first fragrance they ever bought for themselves. Many also say they blindly bought this scent, and surprise, surprise, they loved it. Clearly, this fragrance is a crowd pleaser. The cardamom adds a spicy freshness to the woody notes in this scent. Overall, it is a wearable scent that could easily be your signature scent.
2. D&G The One Intense EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dolce & Gabbana |
| Best for | Men |
| Fragrance Family | Leather |
| Notes | Top: Cardamom, Neroli, and Cypress Middle: Cashmeran, Neroli, Benzoin, and Clary Sage Base: Neroli, Leather, Patchouli, and Labdanum |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Jean-Christophe Hérault |
There are three neroli notes in The One Intense eau de parfum, but the soft, sweet neroli is ultimately overtaken by the heavier notes of leather, patchouli, cashmeran, and cardamom. Maybe all that neroli was needed to create a balance. Ultimately, we get a warm leather scent that is slightly sweet, compliments of the cardamom note.
3. Memo African Leather EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Memo |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Fragrance Family | Leather |
| Notes | Top: Cardamom, Geranium, and Pink Pepper Middle: Patchouli, Cinnamon, and Rose Base: Leather, Oud and Amber |
| Release year | 2015 |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Alienor Massenet |
The cardamom found in African Leather by Memo is hand-picked Guatemalan cardamom, a spice with green, fruity, almost-candied accents that was used as incense in Ancient Egyptian times. The way every note blends so beautifully here gives us a scent that is unforgettable. I recommend this scent for those who love leather and are looking for a unique take on it.
4. Kilian Intoxicated EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kilian |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Fragrance Family | Amber Spicy |
| Notes | Top: Cardamom, Coffee, Bergamot, and Aldehydes Middle: Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Tobacco, Ginger, and Geranium Base: Caramel, Mocha, Vanilla, Balsam Fir, Patchouli, Coumarin, Sugar, and Marshmallow |
| Release year | 2014 |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Calice Becker |
Intoxicated by Kilian is inspired by Turkish coffee laced with green cardamom. This fragrance fills the space with a spicy, sweet aroma in a similar way to making fresh coffee. It truly is intoxicating and beautiful. If you grew up around adults drinking Turkish coffee every day, then you’d truly appreciate this scent.
5. Guerlain Epices Exquises EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Guerlain |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Fragrance Family | Amber Spicy |
| Notes | Top: Cardamom and Pink Pepper Middle: Black Pepper Base: Oud, Sandalwood, and Patchouli |
| Release year | 2024 |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Thierry Wasser |
Lastly, we have Epices Exquises by Guerlain. Just as the fragrance listed above by Kilian, this scent is also inspired by the spicy aromas of cardamom-flavoured coffee. Thierry Wasser beautifully enhances the contrasts of precious spices in a fragrant chiaroscuro. The oud note is also rather strong here, giving us a grounded, warm scent.
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