Cairo
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Cairo vs. Velvet Rose & Oud
Is Cairo better than Velvet Rose & Oud?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
warm spicyrose
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 Velvet Rose & Oud?
| Cairo | Velvet Rose & Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Cologne |
| Launched | 2019 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christophe Raynaud | Fabrice Pellegrin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Cairo and Velvet Rose & Oud smell?
Cairo
Woody
Warm Spicy
Rose
Earthy
Vanilla
Powdery
Metallic
Amber
Velvet Rose & Oud
Rose
Oud
Sweet
Floral
Warm Spicy
Lactonic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cairo and Velvet Rose & Oud share?
Top
Rose.Saffron
PralineClove
Heart
VanillaCypriolLabdanum
Damask Rose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwood
Agarwood (oud)
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
Agarwood (oud)
Floral Notes
Rose.
Damask Rose
Spicy Notes
Saffron
Clove
Where they fit
When and where do Cairo and Velvet Rose & Oud work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cairo or Velvet Rose & Oud?
| Cairo | Velvet Rose & Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cairo and Velvet Rose & Oud?
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
This one leans into richness without heaviness. The rose is lush, the oud is present but not aggressive, and praline keeps things from getting too serious.Velvet Rose & Oud
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