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Penhaligon's Babylon vs Penhaligon's Cairo

Penhaligon's Babylon and Penhaligon's Cairo compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

BabylonPenhaligon's20194.2★
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CairoPenhaligon's20194.2★

The difference in plain words

Babylon and Cairo are very similar; both have Saffron, Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha and Vanilla. Babylon leans more fresh spicy, while Cairo leans rose. Cairo projects more.

Longer lastingCairo
Stronger projectionCairo
Better perceived valueCairo
More of a night scentAbout the same

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Babylon ● Cairo
WoodyWarm SpicyVanillaPowderyEarthyRoseFresh SpicyAmber
Both share: Saffron · Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha · Vanilla · Sandalwood · Cedar
Only in Babylon: Nutmeg · Coriander
Only in Cairo: Damask Rose · Labdanum · Patchouli

Community votes

Babylon ← · → Cairo
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Cairo +6
61
67
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Cairo +15
41
56
Price valueCairo +4
33
37
Night-ness≈ even
63
63
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Babylon profile →Cairo profile →