Penhaligon's Cairo: released in 2019, woody, warm spicy and rose, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Penhaligon's Cairo dupe we found is Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud — 86% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $245 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Penhaligon's Cairo dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Penhaligon's Cairo | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud | 86% | about $45* (−82%) | 9h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood | 84% | about $20* (−92%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire | 83% | about $35* (−86%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition | 82% | about $30* (−88%) | 9h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel | 81% | about $20* (−92%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Evokes the opulent rose and warm vanilla facets of Penhaligon's Cairo, wrapped in a deeply sweet amber blanket.
It shares its vanilla, rose and warm spicy accords with Penhaligon's Cairo, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 3,918 community ratings.
Shares the rich resinous spice and velvety rose character reminiscent of Penhaligon's Cairo, at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with Penhaligon's Cairo, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 2,133 community ratings.
Leans into the same spicy and warm amber territory that defines the signature of Penhaligon's Cairo.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and vanilla accords with Penhaligon's Cairo, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 288 community ratings.
Brings a similar dense sweetness and rich warm profile found in the heart and base of Penhaligon's Cairo.
It shares its powdery, vanilla and amber accords with Penhaligon's Cairo, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 5,411 community ratings.
A sweet, spicy creation that echoes the luxurious warmth of Penhaligon's Cairo.
It shares its warm spicy, vanilla and amber accords with Penhaligon's Cairo, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,746 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Penhaligon's Cairo.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Penhaligon's Cairo.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Penhaligon's Cairo itself sells from €245 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud saves you about $290 a year against Penhaligon's Cairo. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud (8.7h) and Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition (8.5h) — 2 of 5.
Penhaligon's Cairo notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-15.