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Penhaligon's Cairo(2019)
At a glance
An enchanting, sun-drenched tribute to the ancient city of Cairo and its golden trade routes. Opening with a regal duet of crimson Damask rose and rich, leathery saffron, the composition transitions into a warm heart of ambered labdanum and sweet vanilla. The base settles into an exquisite, long-lasting woodiness driven by creamy Indian sandalwood and dark patchouli.
Did you know?
This scent's vanilla note relies on vanillin, the compound that made vanilla affordable worldwide — first synthesized in 1874.
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