Matrix
The Dua BrandEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Matrix vs. Cairo Summer
Matrix rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Matrix | Cairo Summer | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Hany Hafez |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Matrix
Woody
Green
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
White Floral
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Cairo Summer
White Floral
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Floral
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotGreen NotesNeroli
NeroliBergamot
Heart
NutmegPink PepperCardamomJasmine
JasmineCardamomPink PepperNutmeg
Base
CedarAmberVetiverPatchouliGuaiac Wood
CedarwoodAmberGuaiac WoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Matrix | Cairo Summer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some fragrances shout. This one doesn't need to. The citrus-woody tension is what separates it from every other fresh scent at this price, with neroli providing bright.Matrix
Here's what people miss about Cairo Summer: it's a composition that invites comparison to a well-regarded reference point in niche fragrance. The comparison is worth sitting with. The real trick?Cairo Summer