The smell in short
The first thing you smell is lavender and moss. The heart brings cardamom and nutmeg. On the skin it settles into patchouli and sandalwood. Overall it smells warm spicy and woody.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Egypt notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Eight & Bob Egypt EDP
Egypt EDP is made by Eight & Bob. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Best season for Egypt
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Azzaro spreads further.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by woody and lavender. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and woody smells and notes like cardamom and patchouli. Less obvious notes include lemon and leather. Perfume fans rate it 4.12 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its lavender side keeps it clean and easy.
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What Egypt costs
The usual price in Europe is about €160. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur but less than Roja Dove Roja Scandal Pour Homme.
Egypt dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Azzaro (6 shared notes), Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (5 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Scandal Pour Homme (7 shared notes) and Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Azzaro starts from €62.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
When did Egypt come out?
It came out in 2014.
Does Egypt last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.