Cinnabar by Estée Lauder

I just bought it because I’m a fan of different perfumes at this stage of my life, before I’ve already gone through many that were trendy just to try to be fashionable, but that doesn’t interest me at all anymore… that’s why I buy perfumes from other eras, obviously ones I like and that make me feel that special thing you should feel when you wear a perfume… This one in particular has that special and charming touch that grabs me right away. I tried it at a perfume shop and spent two days discovering it and wanting to buy it, now it’s mine. Cinnamon isn’t listed but I can smell it, it’s sweet but not cloying, it’s elegant, sophisticated, it’s not old-fashioned, it’s a perfume that dresses you and leaves a mark. It’s a great perfume, strong, powerful, sensual, but it’s not for everyone, that’s true. It’s like that sip of Cognac you drink in one gulp and it burns but then you say wow what a good liquor, well that’s Cinnabar… an olfactory jolt that turns into a true delight. Try it first and then tell me about it…

This reformulation of the classic Cinnabar by Estee Lauder, in my humble opinion is still good. A classic, warm and dense scent. It has an intense clove load but the floral harmony keeps it from being a perfume that smells like kitchen spices. The opening is intense, freshened by orange quickly moving to a spiced scent, oily very smooth clove combined with a floral scent where jasmine stands out. The sandalwood is well worked to give it staying power. The scent is classic, rigid not for everyone. It has that characteristic that makes it perfect to wear with a tailored suit or for a gala. It’s elegant and gives an oily nuance to the skin. An adult, stylish spiced floral oil. It suits very well a woman (and man, why not) of classic and elegant style. Great to wear under fur or wool coats on cool fall and winter days. It gives warmth. Not for blind buying. It’s not made to please everyone. It’s better to try it on skin first. It changes a lot depending on your pH. A classic and reformulated that is still good. It’s a good staple perfume. People will remember you for the scent

I don’t know if this reformulation is faithful to the original. But I have to say that this perfume is an ode to classic scents, an example of what perfumers pursued with aromas that sought a sense of luxury and sensuality in equal parts. Along with others from the brand, Cinnabar creates an atmosphere that dresses you from that balsamic orange opening, with a floral development with a spicy touch, and a soft patchouli drydown. A way to sum up an extremely complex perfume, in my opinion. Very elegant, long-lasting and with medium projection. In my opinion, and given current tastes in commercial perfumery, totally unisex.

I bought this because at this stage in my life, I’m looking for perfumes with character—nothing about following trends just for the sake of it. I prefer classics that make me feel that special magic unique to each fragrance. This one has a charming touch that captivated me from the very first moment. I tested it in-store and spent two days wanting to own it, and now it’s mine. Without saying too much, I can definitely smell the cinnamon: sweet without being cloying, elegant and sophisticated, yet not pretentious. It dresses you up and leaves a mark. It’s potent and sensual, but not for everyone. Imagine taking a single sip of cognac: it burns at first, then you think, ‘What a fine liquor.’ That’s Cinnabar—an olfactory punch that turns into pure delight. Give it a try and tell me what you think.

In my humble opinion, this version of Estee Lauder’s classic Cinnabar is still good. It’s a classic, warm, and dense scent. It has a strong clove presence, but the floral harmony prevents it from smelling like kitchen spices. The opening is intense and fresh thanks to the orange, then quickly shifts to a spicy, oily scent of soft clove mixed with jasmine. The sandalwood is well-blended for longevity. It’s classic, perhaps a bit rigid, and not for everyone. Ideal for wearing with a blazer or to a gala. It’s elegant and gives an oily nuance to the skin. A grown-up, stylish floral-spice oil. It looks great on a woman (or a man) with a classic style. Perfect under leather or wool coats in autumn and winter, it adds warmth. Don’t buy it blindly; it’s not for everyone. Better to test it on your skin, as it changes depending on your pH. It’s a reformed classic that remains excellent—a great staple fragrance that people will remember you by.