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Cairo (EDP)

2018

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Versions Timeline

2018

Cairo (Original Release)

Price Range
$225 – $330

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Christophe Raynaud

"Cairo is a warm, opulent oriental fragrance centered on the contrast between saffron and rose. Its opening has a radiant, spicy character, while incense and labdanum add depth and resinous warmth. The heart develops into a rich rose composition with an exotic, slightly oud-like impression. Vanilla softens the darker facets and gives the fragrance a smooth, sweet texture. Sandalwood, cedarwood, and patchouli create a polished woody foundation with lasting depth. The overall effect is luxurious, transportive, and richly textured rather than fresh or minimalist."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Mild

Moods

Luxurious
Mysterious
Sensual
Sophisticated
Warm

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Formal
Night Out
Holiday

Fun Facts

Cairo forms part of Penhaligon's Trade Routes collection.

The fragrance was created by Christophe Raynaud.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyFloralSmokyResinousSweetEarthyWoody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

rose
saffron
incense
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

labdanum
cypriol
vanilla
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

sandalwood
atlas cedarwood
patchouli

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Cairo is generally experienced as a warm, spicy, rose-led fragrance with a rich vanilla and patchouli base. Its incense, labdanum, and woods create a deep, resinous, somewhat oud-like character, while the rose keeps the composition balanced and polished. Reviewers commonly describe it as complex, sumptuous, and strongly suited to cooler weather and evening wear.”

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