Cinnabar
“Cinnabar by Estée Lauder is a fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a warm spicy, amber composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2015 by Estée Lauder, Cinnabar is a fragrance that captures the warmth and depth of spices, woods, and balsams. Created by perfumers Bernard Chant and Josephine Catapano, this scent opens with a bright burst of tangerine and jasmine before settling into a heart of orange blossom and lily-of-the-valley. The base notes of sandalwood, patchouli, and olibanum create an enveloping warmth that feels both cozy and sophisticated. Cinnabar is emblematic of Estée Lauder's commitment to elegance and refinement, offering a blend that is simultaneously modern and lasting.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Cinnabar to pulse points for maximum warmth and longevity. The spicy top notes are brief but impactful, so follow up with a light spritz on your neck or wrists after they fade to ensure the balsamic base continues to unfold throughout the day.
Bernard Chant
Founding perfumer · 11 fragrances
Designer Estée Lauder
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Edited by Scentsation Editorial
The story behind the bottle.
A cozy library on a cold evening, where the scent of warm spices and soft woods fills the air as you settle into an armchair with a good book.
Fig. 01 — Cinnabar, Estée Lauder
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