Cairo
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Cairo vs. Radical Rose
Is Cairo better than Radical Rose?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
PatchouliSaffronLabdanum
woodywarm spicyroseearthymetallicamberpatchoulibalsamic
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 Radical Rose?
| Cairo | Radical Rose | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christophe Raynaud | Aurélien Guichard |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Cairo and Radical Rose smell?
Cairo
Woody
Warm Spicy
Rose
Earthy
Vanilla
Powdery
Metallic
Amber
Radical Rose
Rose
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Woody
Balsamic
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cairo and Radical Rose share?
Top
Rose.Saffron
—Heart
VanillaCypriolLabdanum
RoseSaffronLabdanumBlack PepperAllspice
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwood
Patchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Saffron
SaffronBlack PepperAllspice
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Floral Notes
Rose.
Rose
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Cairo and Radical Rose work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cairo or Radical Rose?
| Cairo | Radical Rose | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cairo and Radical Rose?
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
Some will smell the saffron-pepper opening and hesitate. Those who stay find a rose that refuses to be gentle, dark, warm, and built for someone who doesn't need permission to take up space.Radical Rose
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