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Cinnabar Eau de Parfum bottle Cinnabar EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender M
1978 Year 2009
££ Price Tier £
Black Soul Eau de Parfum bottle Black Soul EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

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
Our Verdict - Black Soul EDT
Black Soul is a divisive, dark horse of a scent. Some find it a superior, spicier alternative to the omnipresent 1 Million, while others smell something far less appealing - from cheap imitation to something akin to camel urine. Try before you buy.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cinnabar EDP
Black Soul EDT

Notes

Accords

Cinnabar Black Soul
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
72%
Amber
97%
48%
Woody
70%
46%
Powdery
66%
46%
Cinnamon
58%
47%
Balsamic
57%
Aromatic
57%
Green
50%
Citrus
47%
Musky
46%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
72%
97%
Woody shared
48%
70%
Powdery shared
46%
66%
Cinnamon shared
46%
58%
Balsamic shared
47%
57%
57%
50%
47%
46%

Performance

Cinnabar Black Soul
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Black Soul

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

This scent's strong, spicy, and often polarising nature means it wouldn't suit a conservative office, but its warmth and depth make it a solid choice for nights out, dates, or formal gatherings where you want to stand out. It's too heavy for sports or casual daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cinnabar EDP
Black Soul EDT
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