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Cinnabar (1978) vs The Dark Side

Cinnabar (1978) and The Dark Side overlap 55% in notes and accords; 6 notes appear in both. Cinnabar (1978) projects more: sillage 8.6/10 against 8.1/10 for The Dark Side.

At a glance

Cinnabar (1978)The Dark Side
BrandEstēe LauderFrancesca Bianchi
Release year19782016
ConcentrationNo dataExtrait de Parfum
Rating
7.9/10244 votes
7.9/10562 votes
Longevity
8.9/10
8.7/10
Sillage
8.6/10
8.1/10

When to wear

Seasons
Cinnabar (1978)The Dark Side
Winter44%41%
Autumn40%40%
Spring11%15%
Summer5%4%
Occasions
Cinnabar (1978)The Dark Side
Evening33%34%
Nighttime31%29%
Casual17%21%
Daytime12%9%
Office7%7%

Notes

In both

  • Spices
  • Iris
  • Frankincense
  • Patchouli
  • Vetiver
  • Vanilla

Cinnabar (1978)

Only in this one

  • Orange
  • Bergamot
  • Aldehydes
  • Peach
  • Ylang-ylang
  • Jasmine
  • Cinnamon
  • Rose
  • Clove
  • Ambergris
  • Benzoin
  • Tolu balm

The Dark Side

Only in this one

  • Amber
  • Sandalwood
  • Honey
  • Violet
  • Styrax
  • Cedarwood

Accords

Cinnabar (1978)

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Animal

The Dark Side

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Animal

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 8.9/10 for Cinnabar (1978), 8.7/10 for The Dark Side.

Which one projects more?

Cinnabar (1978) projects more: sillage 8.6/10 against 8.1/10 for The Dark Side.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 44% of the season votes for Cinnabar (1978) and 41% for The Dark Side.

Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 7.9/10.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Spices, Iris, Frankincense, Patchouli, Vetiver, Vanilla.