# 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Estēe Lauder | Francesca Bianchi |
| Release year | 1978 | 2016 |
| Concentration | No data | Extrait de Parfum |
| Rating | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Longevity | 8.9/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Sillage | 8.6/10 | 8.1/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Cinnabar (1978) | The Dark Side |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter | 44% | 41% |
| Autumn | 40% | 40% |
| Spring | 11% | 15% |
| Summer | 5% | 4% |

## Occasions

|  | Cinnabar (1978) | The Dark Side |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 33% | 34% |
| Nighttime | 31% | 29% |
| Casual | 17% | 21% |
| Daytime | 12% | 9% |
| Office | 7% | 7% |

## Notes

In both: Spices, Iris, Frankincense, Patchouli, Vetiver, Vanilla

Only in this one:

- Cinnabar (1978): Orange, Bergamot, Aldehydes, Peach, Ylang-ylang, Jasmine, Cinnamon, Rose, Clove, Ambergris, Benzoin, Tolu balm
- The Dark Side: Amber, Sandalwood, Honey, Violet, Styrax, Cedarwood

## Accords

- Cinnabar (1978): Floral, Sweet, Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Animal
- The Dark Side: Floral, Sweet, Spicy, Woody, Oriental, 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.

## More

- [Cinnabar (1978) details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/estee-lauder-cinnabar-1978-eau-de-parfum)
- [Cinnabar (1978) dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/estee-lauder-cinnabar-1978-eau-de-parfum)
- [The Dark Side details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/francesca-bianchi-the-dark-side-extrait-de-parfum)
- [The Dark Side dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/francesca-bianchi-the-dark-side-extrait-de-parfum)

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