Prerogative
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Cairo
ScentArt
A
Prerogative
B
Cairo
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Prerogative Eau de Parfum
A modern gourmand that's divisive, but a real Britney classic for many. While its performance can be a letdown, fans love its creamy coffee and fruity sweetness, seeing it as something of a dupe for Black Opium, but often superior.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Cairo Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir (2005) - pomegranate, pink pepper and guaiac wood translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 15% |
| Floral | 11% | 40% |
| Fruity | 21% | 85% |
| Green | 1% | 10% |
| Sweet | 28% | 55% |
| Warm | 21% | 70% |
| Woody | 21% | 60% |
| Earthy | 11% | 30% |
| Animalic | 5% | 10% |
| Fresh | 5% | 40% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Prerogative
EdP
Cairo
EdP
Notes
Prerogative Eau de Parfum
Cairo Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Prerogative Eau de Parfum
Cairo Eau de Parfum
Performance
Prerogative Eau de Parfum
Cairo Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Prerogative Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Spring
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Casual
Also Works:
Office
Its moderate sillage and lack of overwhelming strength makes it appropriate for various settings, though it is perhaps too sweet for some formal occasions. The general consensus on its relatively fleeting longevity means it can safely be worn in casual and office environments without being too imposing.
Cairo Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Spring
Summer
Pomegranate-pepper-guaiac wears warmest autumn.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Date, formal evening, casual evening.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
84%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
82%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities
Both share Fruity, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Pink Pepper, Lily notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Prerogative Eau de Parfum
Cairo Eau de Parfum
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