92%

No.649 Cairo Parfum

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Cairo Eau de Parfum bottle Cairo EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cairo EDP
A regal, spicy-woody rose that exudes opulence and mystery. Cairo envelops you in a golden glow of saffron, woods, and vanilla, striking a perfect balance between East and West.
Acquired
Our Verdict - No.649 Cairo Parfum
No.649 is styled after Penhaligon's Cairo, an oriental floral built on damask rose and saffron over labdanum, sandalwood and patchouli. Eden's version delivers that expensive-smelling, exotic warmth well, though it doesn't hold the depth or slow-burn richness of the niche original.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cairo EDP
No.649 Cairo Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 50% vs 47%
Saffron 50% vs 52%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 36% vs 34%
Labdanum 29% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 36% vs 37%
Patchouli 32% vs 33%
Cedar 30% vs 29%

Accords

Cairo No.649 Cairo
100%
Woody
55%
Oriental
70%
55%
Earthy
Spicy
50%
45%
Powdery
35%
Amber
25%
Balsamic
15%
Metallic
Woody shared
100%
55%
70%
55%
50%
45%
35%
25%
15%

Performance

Cairo No.649 Cairo
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Cairo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Cairo's dominant spicy woods, resins, and rose make it ideal for fall and winter when its warmth and richness provide comfort, but it can also bloom beautifully in spring. The intensity and depth are generally too much for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This opulent, spicy-floral scent is best for formal or special occasions and romantic evenings, but can be worn casually by those who enjoy bolder fragrances. Its projection and richness make it less suited to the office or sporty situations.

No.649 Cairo

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Saffron, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cairo EDP
No.649 Cairo Parfum
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