Is Alexandria UK Cairo Summer a dupe of Xerjoff Nio?

Nio EDP

Xerjoff by Jacques Flori Original
92%

Cairo Summer EDP

Alexandria UK   Dupe
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nio EDP
Nio is a divisive citrus-green powerhouse. For some, it's the ultimate refined summer freshie; for others, an overpriced cleaning product. Expect sharp, photorealistic green notes.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Cairo Summer EDP
Cairo Summer takes Xerjoff's Nio's neroli-bergamot brightness and cardamom-spiced heart, but the composition sits flatter overall - the photorealistic, almost glassy freshness that defines Nio is replaced with a simpler citrus-green accord, and the guaiac-cedar base loses much of the original's smoky depth.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Nio EDP
Cairo Summer EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 34% vs 33%
Green 33% vs 25%
Neroli 31% vs 41%
Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 26% vs 26%
Cardamom 26% vs 26%
Jasmine 24% vs 23%
Nutmeg 22% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Cedar 19% vs 31%
Guaiac Wood 19% vs 24%
Amber 18% vs 24%
Patchouli 17% vs 20%
Only in Nio
Vetiver 25%

Accords

Nio Cairo Summer
100%
Citrus
65%
95%
Green
77%
Aromatic
50%
77%
Woody
55%
75%
Fresh Spicy
40%
66%
White Floral
51%
Warm Spicy
51%
Floral
46%
Earthy
44%
Soft Spicy
Citrus shared
100%
65%
Green
95%
Aromatic shared
77%
50%
Woody shared
77%
55%
Fresh Spicy shared
75%
40%
White Floral
66%
Warm Spicy
51%
Floral
51%
Earthy
46%
Soft Spicy
44%

Performance

Nio Cairo Summer
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Nio

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its sharp, clean, and energetic profile makes it ideal for casual wear and sports, while reviewers also noted its suitability for office and more dressed-up summer occasions due to its refined quality and good longevity for a fresh scent.

Cairo Summer

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Community season votes for Xerjoff Nio, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Wearers put Xerjoff Nio, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, casual wear and sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Without vetiver

Where to buy

Nio EDP
Cairo Summer EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £129.00 Notino - 50ml Buy Best Value £129.00 Notino - 50ml - £2.58/ml Buy
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £28.00 Alexandria UK - 10ml Buy Best Value £132.00 Alexandria UK - 100ml - £1.32/ml Buy
10.00ml
Not available
Alexandria UK Maker Travel £2.80/ml £28.00 Buy
30.00ml
Not available
Alexandria UK Maker Cheapest 30ml £1.87/ml £56.00 Buy
50.00ml
Notino £2.58/ml £129.00 Buy Perfume Click £2.69/ml £134.70 Buy Scentsational £2.92/ml £145.95 Buy Amazon UK £4.00/ml £199.77 Buy Nicchia Luxury UK £4.12/ml £206.00 Buy
Alexandria UK Maker Cheapest 50ml £1.66/ml £83.00 Buy
100.00ml
Not available
Alexandria UK Maker £1.32/ml £132.00 Buy
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