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    Side by side

    Cairo Summer vs. Matrix

    Strikingly similar
    Matrix by The Dua Brand bottle

    Matrix

    The Dua Brand
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Matrix rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cairo Summer vs. Matrix
    Cairo SummerMatrix
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20172022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerHany Hafez
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cairo Summer

    White Floral
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Floral
    Soft Spicy

    Matrix

    Woody
    Green
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    White Floral
    Powdery
    Soft Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    NeroliBergamot
    BergamotGreen NotesNeroli
    Heart
    JasmineCardamomPink PepperNutmeg
    NutmegPink PepperCardamomJasmine
    Base
    CedarwoodAmberGuaiac WoodPatchouli
    CedarAmberVetiverPatchouliGuaiac Wood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cairo Summer vs. Matrix
    Cairo SummerMatrix
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Here's what people miss about Cairo Summer: it's a composition that invites comparison to a well-regarded reference point in niche fragrance. The comparison is worth sitting with. The real trick?Cairo Summer
    Some fragrances shout. This one doesn't need to. The citrus-woody tension is what separates it from every other fresh scent at this price, with neroli providing bright.Matrix