WS-EL-1978

Cinnabar

1978Men

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into woody.

Cinnabar by Estée Lauder is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Cinnabar was launched in 1978. Cinnabar was created by Bernard Chant and Josephine Catapano. Top notes are Spices, Cloves, Tangerine, Peach, Orange Blossom and Bergamot; middle notes are Cinnamon, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are…

warm spicy amber woody balsamic

Noses: Bernard Chant · Josephine Catapano

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Spices, Cloves, Tangerine, Peach, Orange Blossom, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Cinnamon, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Incense, Tolu Balsam, Amber, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

60%

25%

25%

23%

22%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter46%Fall40%Spring8%Summer6%Night64%Day36%Wears female41%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Cinnabar smell like?

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into woody. Dominant accords: warm spicy, amber, woody.

What notes are in Cinnabar?

Top: Spices, Cloves, Tangerine, Peach, Orange Blossom, Bergamot. Heart: Cinnamon, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Incense, Tolu Balsam, Amber, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver.

How long does Cinnabar last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Cinnabar loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Cinnabar best for?

Winter is the top pick (46%). Fall is second at 40%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Cinnabar?

Night wear leads at 64%. Day is a secondary pick at 36%.

Is Cinnabar for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 41% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Cinnabar?

Composed by Bernard Chant and Josephine Catapano. Released in 1978.