Is Zamoori CAIRO a dupe of Penhaligon's Cairo?
Cairo EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Oil |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
CAIRO Oil
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Cairo
- CAIRO
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
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.
Zamoori’s Perfume oil interpretation of CAIRO centres on saffron and the other notes named on its product page. Its seller-stated profile suggests a a bold, warm, smoky character, while resemblance to the inspiration and performance have not been independently assessed.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Rose
50%
vs
100%
Saffron
50%
vs
100%
Rose
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
The suggested season fit reflects the seller-stated Saffron, Rose, Resins profile only. The blend has not had an independent wear test, so treat this as a style guide rather than measured performance.
Occasions
The close oil format and seller-stated note profile suggest casual and evening wear. No independent wear test is available for this Zamoori interpretation.
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.
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Saffron
Adds cedar and cypriol oil or nagarmotha, drops resins and woody notes
Where to buy
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Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. How import charges work
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