Cairo
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Cairo vs. Sultan Noir
Is Cairo better than Sultan Noir?
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
Mood overlap
VanillaPatchouli
woodywarm spicyvanillaamberbalsamic
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 Sultan Noir?
| Cairo | Sultan Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 1980 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christophe Raynaud | Sébastien Martin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Cairo and Sultan Noir smell?
Cairo
Woody
Warm Spicy
Rose
Earthy
Vanilla
Powdery
Metallic
Amber
Sultan Noir
Amber
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Leather
Oud
Cinnamon
Woody
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cairo and Sultan Noir share?
Top
Rose.Saffron
AldehydesIncenseAppleBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
VanillaCypriolLabdanum
GardeniaCinnamonOudIrisJasmineLily of the ValleyYlang-YlangRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwood
AmberLeatherAmberwoodMossPatchouliVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Rose.
GardeniaIrisJasmineLily of the ValleyYlang-YlangRose
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
AmberwoodOud
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Spicy Notes
Saffron
Cinnamon
Where they fit
When and where do Cairo and Sultan Noir work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cairo or Sultan Noir?
| Cairo | Sultan Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cairo and Sultan Noir?
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
The aldehydic opening is love-it-or-leave-it, but that champagne sparkle is exactly what makes a 1980 composition feel alive. Once the florals warm up, you're in it for the long haul.Sultan Noir
The hunt
Where to buy Cairo and Sultan Noir
| Cairo | Sultan Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $36.57ecosmetics |
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