Cárda by Spiteful August
Men Women 2026
Description
Cárda, Spiteful August’s New Oriental Floral Spiteful August is introducing Cárda, a new oriental floral fragrance for women and men. The scent, created by perfumer Scott Wolf, launches in 2026. Cárda leans into contrasts: a bright opening of citrus and pear, a spicy kick from cardamom, and a soft, powdery vanilla base. It’s a fresh take on the oriental floral…
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Key notes
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Top
cardamom
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Heart
woody notes
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Base
vanilla pod
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Fragrance profile
About Cárda
Cárda, Spiteful August’s New Oriental Floral
Spiteful August is introducing Cárda, a new oriental floral fragrance for women and men. The scent, created by perfumer Scott Wolf, launches in 2026.
Cárda leans into contrasts: a bright opening of citrus and pear, a spicy kick from cardamom, and a soft, powdery vanilla base. It’s a fresh take on the oriental floral family that feels both warm and wearable.
The top notes open with cardamom, citrus and pear. The cardamom gives the opening a subtle spicy edge, while the pear and citrus keep things light, juicy, and inviting. It’s a lively first impression that avoids being overly sweet.
In the heart, woody notes emerge alongside Indian jasmine and almond. This combination adds a creamy, slightly powdery texture and gives the fragrance a floral depth that feels smooth rather than sharp.
The base is built around vanilla pod, with velvet, amber, musk and more woody notes. These ingredients create a warm, enveloping drydown that stays close to the skin but leaves a noticeable trail. The powdery, vanillic character is comforting and elegant.
Cárda brings together a wide range of accords, from musky, powdery, and woody to warm spicy, vanillic, citrus, amber, sweet, fruity, and fresh. The result is a versatile fragrance that shifts naturally from an energetic opening to a softer, lingering finish.
Cárda will appeal to anyone who likes modern oriental florals with a warm, sweet edge. It’s a good choice for fans of unisex perfumes who want something fresh at first but cozy and amber-forward at the end, especially in cool weather.
With Cárda, Spiteful August delivers an inviting, well-balanced oriental floral. The contrast between crisp fruit, spicy cardamom, and creamy vanilla makes it easy to like and worth trying when it arrives in 2026.
Spices Fruits, vegetables and nuts Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Sillage
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