Cairo
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Cairo vs. Ardent
Is Cairo better than Ardent?
Cairo peaks in fall, while Ardent belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VanillaPatchouliSaffronLabdanum
woodywarm spicyrosevanillaamberpatchouli
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Cairo and Ardent?
| Cairo | Ardent | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christophe Raynaud | Christian Provenzano |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Cairo and Ardent smell?
Cairo
Woody
Warm Spicy
Rose
Earthy
Vanilla
Powdery
Metallic
Amber
Ardent
Rose
Amber
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Beeswax
Patchouli
Woody
Honey
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cairo and Ardent share?
Top
Rose.Saffron
SaffronCarrot SeedsCoriander
Heart
VanillaCypriolLabdanum
Turkish RoseHoneyHedioneJasmine
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwood
VanillaLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberBenzoinMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Rose.
Turkish RoseHedioneJasmine
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
VanillaBenzoin
Spicy Notes
Saffron
SaffronCoriander
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
Agarwood (Oud)
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Cairo and Ardent work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cairo or Ardent?
| Cairo | Ardent | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cairo and Ardent?
Cairo is not an obvious fragrance. The rose is not a rose soliflore, and the resins are not a generic oud replacement. This is thoughtful construction from Raynaud, and it rewards patience.Cairo
Ardent is a bold, unapologetic fragrance that leans into warmth and richness. The beeswax and oud make it a serious proposition, but the vanilla keeps it approachable.Ardent
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