Fragrances inspired by Cinnabar Eau de Parfum
The original
Cinnabar
Estée Lauder
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds frankincense, drops amber and benzoin
What they share
Shares 15 of its 21 notes, including Clove, Vanilla, Incense
The main difference
Adds benzoin and carnation, drops aldehydes and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Amber, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds peony and woody notes, drops benzoin and carnation
What they share
Shares 8 of its 21 notes, including Carnation, Amber, Lily of the Valley
The main difference
Adds benzoin and bergamot, drops lemon verbena and mandarin
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Jasmine, Carnation, Cinnamon
The main difference
Adds ambergris and cedar, drops amber and bergamot
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Orange Blossom, Amber, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds coriander and labdanum, drops benzoin and bergamot
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Amber, Patchouli, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds coriander and mandarin, drops benzoin and bergamot
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Estée Lauder. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.