Fragrance comparison

Parana vs Street in Cairo

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 322 ratings analysed

Parana

Bois 1920

3.93320 votes

Rank #27,176 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Street in Cairo

Crystal Water · 2024

4.502 votes

Rank #48,687 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Street in Cairo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Parana
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Street in Cairo
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Parana1/4

Street in Cairo3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Street in Cairo
Sillage & projection: Street in Cairo
Value for money: Street in Cairo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parana

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ParanaBois 1920

Street in CairoCrystal Water

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 320 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

320 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityStreet in Cairo

SillageStreet in Cairo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value100

Category winnerStreet in CairoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

citrus84%

leather77%

mossy69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

vanilla86%

fresh spicy72%

powdery58%

aromatic44%

sweet30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BirchBergamotBlack CurrantCardamomGalbanum

Heart

JasmineNeroliRose

Base

OakmossPatchouliWhite MuskVetiverAmber

Top

Black CurrantBergamotVanilla

Heart

PatchouliCoconut Tree

Base

AmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Patchouli and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex21

Women1

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,687

PerfumerFeras Alem

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerParanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parana opens with a sharp green citrus lift, then settles into smoky birch, moss, patchouli and soft amber woods. The black currant adds a subtle tart twist rather than full sweetness. It reads drier, earthier and more masculine than truly balanced unisex scents. This suits someone who enjoys woody, leathery fragranc…

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Street in Cairo by Crystal Water delivers an approachable blend of juicy fruits and cozy warmth. It opens with a splash of tart black currant and zesty bergamot, balanced immediately by smooth vanilla. As the initial freshness softens, earthy patchouli pairs with a dry coconut tree wood accord in the heart, creating a…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Parana or Street in Cairo?

Street in Cairo takes 3 of 4 categories. Parana is rated 3.93/5 from 320 votes; Street in Cairo is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Parana for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Street in Cairo for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Parana or Street in Cairo?

Street in Cairo lasts longest (Street in Cairo 80/100, Parana 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parana or Street in Cairo?

Street in Cairo projects furthest (Street in Cairo 75/100, Parana 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parana and Street in Cairo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Patchouli and White Musk.

Is Parana or Street in Cairo better for summer or winter?

Street in Cairo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parana and Street in Cairo?

Parana has top notes of Birch, Bergamot, Black Currant and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, White Musk and Vetiver. Street in Cairo has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Vanilla, heart notes of Patchouli and Coconut Tree, a base of Amber and White Musk.