Cairo
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2015 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Oud Palao
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Diptyque's Oud Palao is a brutally polarising, beast-mode oud-rose that you'll either adore for its rich, dirty elegance or recoil from its perceived barnyard skank. This is not for the faint-hearted; a true love-it-or-hate-it scent.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 15% | 12% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 2% |
| Sweet | 24% | 26% |
| Warm | 19% | 19% |
| Woody | 32% | 26% |
| Earthy | 22% | 19% |
| Animalic | 7% | 11% |
| Fresh | 3% | 8% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its beast-mode projection and longevity, Oud Palao is too intense for an office setting where it could easily overpower. Its dark, luxurious character and sensual depth makes it an excellent choice for formal events or intimate dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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