Cinnabar Eau de Parfum bottle Cinnabar
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1978 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Rio Eau de Parfum bottle Rio

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cinnabar Eau de Parfum
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.
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Our Verdict - Rio Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Tom Ford Black Orchid (2006) - truffle, orchid and patchouli translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 20%
Floral 26% 65%
Fruity 6% 20%
Green 3% 10%
Sweet 27% 70%
Warm 29% 85%
Woody 11% 65%
Earthy 9% 40%
Animalic 3% 30%
Fresh 7% 20%

Mood

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

Notes

Accords

Cinnabar Eau de Parfum Rio Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
85%
72%
Amber
70%
Sweet
70%
48%
Woody
65%
Gourmand
55%
47%
Balsamic
46%
Powdery
46%
Cinnamon
Warm Spicy shared
100%
85%
Amber shared
72%
70%
70%
Woody shared
48%
65%
55%
47%
46%
46%

Performance

Cinnabar Eau de Parfum Rio Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Cinnabar Eau de Parfum

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.

Rio Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Truffle-chocolate-patchouli built for cool weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Formal evening, date, statement.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody accords and Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cinnabar Eau de Parfum
Rio Eau de Parfum
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