Cinnabar Eau de Parfum bottle Cinnabar
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1978 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££££
Mercury Eau de Parfum bottle Mercury

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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.
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Our Verdict - Mercury
Mercury is a spicy, amber-heavy crowd-pleaser that balances warmth with enough fruity zest to keep it from getting too heavy. A reliable choice if you want something sweet and seductive without being cloying.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 12%
Floral 26% 17%
Fruity 6% 12%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 27% 34%
Warm 29% 29%
Woody 11% 6%
Earthy 9% 10%
Animalic 3% 4%
Fresh 7% 9%

Mood

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

Notes

Accords

Cinnabar Mercury
100%
Warm Spicy
65%
72%
Amber
100%
46%
Cinnamon
57%
Mossy
57%
Vanilla
56%
Earthy
49%
48%
Woody
47%
Balsamic
46%
Powdery
Fruity
46%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
65%
Amber shared
72%
100%
Cinnamon shared
46%
57%
57%
56%
49%
48%
47%
46%
46%

Performance

Cinnabar Mercury
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.

Mercury

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its warm spicy and amber accords make it excellent for dates and formal events, offering a sensual yet refined presence. While not overtly casual, its versatility allows for a more dressed-up or nighttime casual wearing, but it's too rich for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
89%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Cinnamon accords and Jasmine, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cinnabar
Mercury
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