Is Noted Aromas Cairo a dupe of Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir?

Cairo EDP

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Pomegranate Noir Eau de Cologne bottle Pomegranate Noir EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2005 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Cairo Eau de Parfum bottle Cairo EDP
$74.99+ tax from
1.0 fl oz (30 ml) at Maple Prime
Best value $36.67/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pomegranate Noir EDC
A moody, spicy fruit-wood scent that stands out for its mysterious, sensual character. Subtle but distinct, it rewards those who want depth and intrigue without overwhelming sweetness or projection.
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Our Verdict - Cairo EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Pomegranate Noir EDC A Cairo EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pomegranate Noir EDC
Cairo EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pomegranate 22% vs 35%
Plum 19% vs 18%
Raspberry 19% vs 24%
Only in Pomegranate Noir
Rhubarb 20% Watermelon 18%
Only in Cairo
Blackcurrant 21%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 25% vs 44%
Only in Pomegranate Noir
Cedar 27% Musk 23% Amber 23%
Only in Cairo
Guaiac Wood 56%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Pomegranate Noir Cairo
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pomegranate Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

With its spicy warmth and deep fruity notes, Pomegranate Noir shines in fall and spring, echoing crisp air and rich foliage. Its moderate richness and spice can be too heavy for peak summer but bring comfort in winter's chill.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

The subtle projection and sensual fruity-spicy character make it ideal for dates and casual occasions, while its elegance can work in an office with a light hand. It is too moody and spicy for sport and less fitting for ultra-formal events.

Cairo

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

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
80%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 17 notes, including Patchouli, Pomegranate, Pink Pepper

Key Differences

Adds amber and cedar, drops blackcurrant and lily

Where to buy

Pomegranate Noir EDC
Cairo EDP

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Cairo EDP

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1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
3.4 fl oz (100 ml)

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