Estée Lauder 1978 Edp

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Cinnabar

by Bernard Chant , Joséphine Catapano

Estée Lauder Cinnabar is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1978, created by Bernard Chant and Joséphine Catapano. The fragrance opens with Clove, Peach, Orange Blossom, and Spicy, settles into a heart of Cinnamon, Carnation, Rose, and Lily Of The Valley, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber, and Incense.

Our verdict on Cinnabar: Acquired

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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  • Sensual
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Cinnabar Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9%
Floral 27%
Fruity 6%
Green 3%
Sweet 28%
Warm 30%
Woody 12%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 4%
Fresh 7%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Amber
72%
Woody
48%
Balsamic
47%
Powdery
46%

Notes

Top Notes

Spicy 23% Clove 22% Tangerine 15% Peach 13% Orange Blossom 13% Bergamot 13%

Heart Notes

Cinnamon 21% Carnation 18% Ylang-Ylang 14% Jasmine 13% Lily 12% Rose 12% Lily Of The Valley 11%

Base Notes

Incense 16% Tolu Balsam 15% Amber 13% Benzoin 12% Sandalwood 12% Patchouli 11% Vetiver 10% Vanilla 10%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

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Cinnabar explodes with a rich, spiced peach and juicy tangerine opening, immediately settling into a warm, almost syrupy heart of cinnamon, clove, and ylang-ylang. The base unfurls with deep, resinous amber, smoky incense, and earthy patchouli, wrapping you in a deeply sensual and enduring embrace. It's a complex, oriental tapestry of warm spice and sweet balsamic notes.

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