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Estée LauderDiscontinued

Cinnabar (EDP)

1978

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Versions Timeline

1978

Cinnabar (Original Release)

Price Range
$70 – $75

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Bernard ChantJosephine Catapano

"Cinnabar is a rich amber-spicy fragrance introduced by Estée Lauder in 1978. Its character is built around vivid spices, warm florals, incense, balsams, amber, and creamy woods. Cinnamon and clove give the composition a fiery, recognizable opening, while carnation, jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose, and lily create a dramatic floral heart. The drydown becomes deep and resinous, combining incense, tolu balsam, benzoin, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, and vetiver. It has a powerful vintage-style presence with notable longevity and an expressive, enveloping sillage. Cinnabar remains associated with the bold oriental fragrance style of the late 1970s."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Powerful
Mysterious
Warm
Sophisticated
Luxurious

Occasions

Dinner
Formal
Date
Night Out
Holiday

Fun Facts

Cinnabar was launched in 1978.

The fragrance was created by Bernard Chant and Josephine Catapano.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyCitrusFruityFloralSweetResinousWoodyOrientalEarthy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

spices
cloves
tangerine
peach
orange blossom
bergamot
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

cinnamon
carnation
ylang-ylang
jasmine
lily
rose
lily-of-the-valley
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

incense
tolu balsam
amber
benzoin
sandalwood
patchouli
vanilla
vetiver

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Cinnabar is generally experienced as a rich, warm, intense oriental fragrance with prominent spice, florals, incense, amber, and resinous depth. It is often praised for its high longevity, strong projection, and powerful vintage-style drydown.”

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