Cairo
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Cairo vs. Constantinople
Cairo peaks in fall, while Constantinople belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Cairo | Constantinople | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christophe Raynaud | — |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Cairo
Woody
Warm Spicy
Rose
Earthy
Vanilla
Powdery
Metallic
Amber
Constantinople
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Earthy
Woody
Aromatic
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Rose.Saffron
GeraniumLavenderPink Pepper
Heart
VanillaCypriolLabdanum
RoseCypriolConcrete
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwood
PatchouliVanillaMoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Cairo | Constantinople | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
It's the pine. A cool thread of coniferous note running through the whole thing like cool air in a warm room, that's the move that makes this worth wearing instead of just.Constantinople