Cairo
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Cairo vs. Constantinople
Is Cairo better than Constantinople?
Cairo peaks in fall, while Constantinople belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VanillaPatchouliCypriol
woodywarm spicyroseearthyvanillapatchouli
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 Constantinople?
| Cairo | Constantinople | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christophe Raynaud | — |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Cairo and Constantinople smell?
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
What notes do Cairo and Constantinople share?
Top
Rose.Saffron
GeraniumLavenderPink Pepper
Heart
VanillaCypriolLabdanum
RoseCypriolConcrete
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwood
PatchouliVanillaMoss
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Rose.
GeraniumRoseLavender
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Spicy Notes
Saffron
Pink Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do Cairo and Constantinople work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cairo or Constantinople?
| Cairo | Constantinople | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cairo and Constantinople?
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
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