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Penhaligon's Cairo vs Thomas Kosmala Seve Nouvelle

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

CairoPenhaligon's20194.2★
80% alikevs
Seve NouvelleThomas Kosmala20183.7★

The difference in plain words

Cairo and Seve Nouvelle are very similar; both have Saffron, Labdanum and Patchouli. Cairo leans more rose, while Seve Nouvelle leans floral. Cairo is more of an evening scent.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueSeve Nouvelle
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 ● Seve Nouvelle
WoodyWarm SpicyAmberPatchouliMetallicFloralMuskySweet
Both share: Saffron · Labdanum · Patchouli
Only in Cairo: Damask Rose · Vanilla · Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha · Sandalwood · Cedar
Only in Seve Nouvelle: Pink Pepper · Grapefruit · Champaca · Water Pepper · Tonka Bean · Cashmirwood · Amberwood

Community votes

Cairo ← · → Seve Nouvelle
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
68
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 →
≈ even
56
54
Price valueSeve Nouvelle +6
37
43
Night-nessCairo +16
63
47
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Cairo profile →Seve Nouvelle profile →