Cinnabar Eau de Parfum bottle Cinnabar
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1978 Year 1996
££ Price Tier ££
Tentations Eau de Parfum bottle Tentations

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cinnabar
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
Our Verdict - Tentations
This discontinued 90s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a sublime, boozy Christmas pudding of a scent; for others, a harsh, peppery "old lady" fragrance. It's certainly a bold statement, not for the faint of heart, but those who adore it do so with fervent passion.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 5%
Floral 26% 22%
Fruity 6% 9%
Green 3% 1%
Sweet 27% 24%
Warm 29% 27%
Woody 11% 10%
Earthy 9% 7%
Animalic 3% 6%
Fresh 7% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cinnabar EdP
Tentations EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peach 13% vs 26%
Orange Blossom 13% vs 17%
Bergamot 12% vs 13%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 21% vs 19%
Carnation 17% vs 20%
Jasmine 12% vs 12%
Rose 11% vs 13%

Accords

Cinnabar Tentations
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
72%
Amber
75%
Floral
57%
Sweet
52%
48%
Woody
50%
46%
Cinnamon
49%
Alcoholic
48%
47%
Balsamic
46%
Powdery
47%
Fruity
46%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
72%
75%
57%
52%
Woody shared
48%
50%
Cinnamon shared
46%
49%
48%
47%
Powdery shared
46%
47%
46%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Tentations

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and warm, spicy amber profile make it unsuitable for the office or casual daytime wear. However, its sensual and luxurious nature, with frequent mentions of "night out" and "evening wear," positions it perfectly for dates and formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
90%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody accords and Cinnamon, Incense notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cinnabar
Tentations
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