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Youth-Dew Eau de Parfum bottle Youth-Dew EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1953 Year 1978
££ Price Tier ££
Cinnabar Eau de Parfum bottle Cinnabar EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Youth-Dew EDP
Divisive and unapologetically bold, Youth-Dew is a spiced, aldehydic powerhouse. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent that commands attention, refusing to blend in with modern trends. If you're after a statement, this beast has your name on it.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Cinnabar EDP
A powerhouse of pure spice and amber that screams vintage glamour like few others. It's a divisive beast: some find it a sublime, comforting classic, others an overpowering relic. The reformulation saga means hunting down a vintage bottle is often a must for true fans.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Youth-Dew EDP
Cinnabar EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 16% vs 21%
Rose 12% vs 11%
Jasmine 11% vs 12%
Ylang-Ylang 11% vs 13%
Shared Notes
Incense 14% vs 16%
Tolu Balsam 13% vs 15%
Amber 11% vs 12%
Patchouli 11% vs 11%
Vetiver 9% vs 9%
Vanilla 9% vs 9%

Accords

Youth-Dew Cinnabar
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
86%
Amber
72%
63%
Balsamic
47%
56%
Woody
48%
50%
Powdery
46%
48%
Earthy
46%
Smoky
45%
Cinnamon
46%
45%
Sweet
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
86%
72%
Balsamic shared
63%
47%
Woody shared
56%
48%
Powdery shared
50%
46%
48%
46%
Cinnamon shared
45%
46%
45%

Performance

Youth-Dew Cinnabar
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Youth-Dew

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Youth-Dew is a beast-mode perfume with huge projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for an office setting where it could overpower others. However, its sophisticated, rich, and warm spicy character makes it perfect for formal events, date nights, and special occasions, especially in colder weather. Many reviewers highlight its 'evening' and 'winter' qualities, advising minimal application even then.

Cinnabar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its intense warmth, powerful sillage, and incredible longevity, Cinnabar isn't an office-friendly scent. It excels as a statement piece for date nights and formal events, particularly in cooler weather, where its rich character can truly shine.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, amber, balsamic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Youth-Dew EDP
Cinnabar EDP
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