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Estée Lauder · Sold as feminine
Cinnabar
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.
Full bottle: Mid-range tier, typically $40–100. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
CinnabarMid-range · $40–100
40%Similar accords, often for lessAttar Mubakhar · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Cinnabar, Estée Lauder
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Bernard Chant
The father of the modern chypreBernard Chant was the head perfumer for International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), celebrated for his mastery of the patchouli powdered chypre.
Co-created with Josephine Catapano
Designer Estée Lauder
More from the house · founded 1946 · United States
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 18%.