06/23/2020

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Benedikt2019
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Smoking men
I don't know which one of you still knows the good old smoking man that they put up at Christmas time? That immobile little man, usually with a part and a pipe, could be opened in the middle and an incense candle could be placed inside. The candle was lit beforehand and so the finest smoke came out of our protagonist's mouth. As children we loved this incomparable scent, which was smoky but not stuffy and unpleasant. Apparently there were other scents in it that I couldn't identify at that time.
Now, when I tested "Cardinal" by Heeley a few days ago, it was there again, the smell of the smoking man. And as authentic as it could possibly be.
So it smells of frankincense and myrrh, which makes the associations of the previous speakers with the church interior - especially the Catholic one - understandable. In addition, our Cardinal smells really spicy, with pepper standing out above all. It must be said, however, that the smoky notes do not get the upper hand. So if you think that this could be the "Interlude Man", don't worry, that's not the case. The spice seems to have the smoke well under control, so that the overall impression is one of a balsamic feel-good fragrance. Just the way it is mocked when you light an avenger or incense sticks. This meditative aura of well-being is created immediately. This also remains on a linear level for a relatively long time and finally leads to a delicate veil of scent carried by ambergris, which is very pleasant. In total, Cardinal remains on my skin for about 8-9 hours and is easily perceptible in the first 2-3 hours.
Conclusion: A meditative smoke scent that invites you to think, relax and switch off and creates a feel-good atmosphere. The smoke is directed into pleasant paths, so that even "smoke lovers" should have their fun. Endurance and projection are also in the upper level. So if you like the smell of incense sticks or the good old incense man on your skin, you might find your luck here. In the end, for me Cardinal is "only" a good scent or a nice room scent, because I don't like to smell like our bearded-smoking wooden figure at Christmas time.
Now, when I tested "Cardinal" by Heeley a few days ago, it was there again, the smell of the smoking man. And as authentic as it could possibly be.
So it smells of frankincense and myrrh, which makes the associations of the previous speakers with the church interior - especially the Catholic one - understandable. In addition, our Cardinal smells really spicy, with pepper standing out above all. It must be said, however, that the smoky notes do not get the upper hand. So if you think that this could be the "Interlude Man", don't worry, that's not the case. The spice seems to have the smoke well under control, so that the overall impression is one of a balsamic feel-good fragrance. Just the way it is mocked when you light an avenger or incense sticks. This meditative aura of well-being is created immediately. This also remains on a linear level for a relatively long time and finally leads to a delicate veil of scent carried by ambergris, which is very pleasant. In total, Cardinal remains on my skin for about 8-9 hours and is easily perceptible in the first 2-3 hours.
Conclusion: A meditative smoke scent that invites you to think, relax and switch off and creates a feel-good atmosphere. The smoke is directed into pleasant paths, so that even "smoke lovers" should have their fun. Endurance and projection are also in the upper level. So if you like the smell of incense sticks or the good old incense man on your skin, you might find your luck here. In the end, for me Cardinal is "only" a good scent or a nice room scent, because I don't like to smell like our bearded-smoking wooden figure at Christmas time.
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