Heeley Cardinal Clone — Scarlet Vigil
The closest Heeley Cardinal clone in our catalogue is Scarlet Vigil. We don't claim it's identical — we show you the measured overlap and let the comparison table speak.
A good clone nails the accord structure. Here is that structure, mapped against the original.
Scent comparison
| Original: Heeley Cardinal | Scarlet Vigil | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Rose, Pepper | Rose, Pepper |
| Heart notes | Patchouli, Amber | Patchouli, Amber |
| Base notes | Labdanum, Myrrh | Labdanum, Myrrh |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | eau de parfum | eau de parfum |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $40.00 |
Why it matches
Scarlet Vigil tracks Heeley Cardinal through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Rose, Pepper, Patchouli, Amber, Labdanum. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 87%, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Scarlet Vigil a good Heeley Cardinal dupe?
- Yes — Scarlet Vigil overlaps Heeley Cardinal by about 87.2% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Rose, Pepper, Patchouli, Amber). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Scarlet Vigil smell like?
- It opens with Rose, Pepper, a heart of Patchouli, Amber, drying down to Labdanum, Myrrh — mirroring the Heeley Cardinal arc.
- How long does Scarlet Vigil last?
- As a eau de parfum, Scarlet Vigil gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Heeley Cardinal.
- How much cheaper is it than Heeley Cardinal?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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Arabiva Fragrances · Scarlet Vigil. Referenced brand names belong to their owners and are used for descriptive comparison only.