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Penhaligon's Cairo vs Reminiscence Patchouli

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

CairoPenhaligon's20194.2★
88% alikevs
PatchouliReminiscence19704.1★

The difference in plain words

Cairo and Patchouli are very similar; both have Vanilla, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Cairo leans more rose, while Patchouli leans amber. Patchouli gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionCairo
Better perceived valuePatchouli
More of a night scentCairo

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 →
● Cairo ● Patchouli
WoodyWarm SpicyAmberPatchouliVanillaPowderyEarthyBalsamic
Both share: Vanilla · Sandalwood · Patchouli · Cedar
Only in Cairo: Saffron · Damask Rose · Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha · Labdanum
Only in Patchouli: Tolu Balsam · French Labdanum · Tonka Bean · Vetiver · White Musk

Community votes

Cairo ← · → Patchouli
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 →
≈ even
67
66
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 +5
56
51
Price valuePatchouli +37
37
74
Night-nessCairo +9
63
54
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Cairo profile →Patchouli profile →