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    Side by side

    Cairo vs. Shiraz

    Cairo by Água de Cheiro bottle

    Cairo

    Água de Cheiro
    Eau de Parfum2011
    Very similar
    Shiraz by Natura bottle

    Shiraz

    Natura
    Eau de Parfum1992
    New comparison

    Cairo peaks in fall, while Shiraz belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cairo vs. Shiraz
    CairoShiraz
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20111992
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cairo

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Rose
    Patchouli
    White Floral

    Shiraz

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Cinnamon
    Fresh Spicy
    Fruity
    Aromatic
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LabdanumOrangeBergamot
    BergamotPlumBlackcurrantMandarin OrangePeach
    Heart
    Spicy NotesRoseJasmine
    RoseJasmineCinnamonCloveCardamomNutmeg
    Base
    CedarMossPatchouli
    SandalwoodVanillaCedarwoodPatchouliOakmoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cairo vs. Shiraz
    CairoShiraz
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This isn't a fragrance that whispers. It's the kind that walks into a room and you notice because something's shifted. Warm, yes, but with a spiced edge that keeps it from tipping into comfort.Cairo
    Shiraz doesn't follow the obvious path. The opening is bright, almost polite, then the warmth shows up and plants itself. If you're looking for something that fills a room with projection and sillage.Shiraz