Cinnabar (1978) vs Opium (1977)
Cinnabar (1978) and Opium (1977) overlap 61% in notes and accords; 12 notes appear in both. Cinnabar (1978) came out in 1978, Opium (1977) in 1977.
At a glance
| Cinnabar (1978) | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Estēe Lauder | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Release year | 1978 | 1977 |
| Rating | 7.9/10244 votes | 8.0/10496 votes |
| Longevity | 8.9/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Sillage | 8.6/10 | 8.9/10 |
When to wear
| Cinnabar (1978) | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | 44% | 44% |
| Autumn | 40% | 38% |
| Spring | 11% | 11% |
| Summer | 5% | 7% |
| Cinnabar (1978) | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 33% | 40% |
| Nighttime | 31% | 37% |
| Casual | 17% | 13% |
| Daytime | 12% | 7% |
| Office | 7% | 4% |
Notes
In both
- Bergamot
- Peach
- Jasmine
- Cinnamon
- Rose
- Clove
- Frankincense
- Patchouli
- Benzoin
- Vetiver
- Tolu balm
- Vanilla
Cinnabar (1978)
Only in this one
- Spices
- Orange
- Aldehydes
- Ylang-ylang
- Iris
- Ambergris
Opium (1977)
Only in this one
- Coriander
- Citrus fruits
- Pepper
- Plum
- Mandarin orange
- Laurel
- Lily of the valley
- Sandalwood
- Orris root
- Carnation
- Opoponax
- Coconut
- Cistus
- Cedar
- Musk
- Myrrh
- Amber
Accords
Cinnabar (1978)
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
Opium (1977)
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Opium (1977) lasts longer: longevity 9.2/10 against 8.9/10 for Cinnabar (1978).
Which one projects more?
Opium (1977) projects more: sillage 8.9/10 against 8.6/10 for Cinnabar (1978).
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 44% of the season votes for Cinnabar (1978) and 44% for Opium (1977).
Which one is rated higher?
Opium (1977) is rated higher: 8.0/10 against 7.9/10 for Cinnabar (1978).
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Bergamot, Peach, Jasmine, Cinnamon, Rose, Clove, Frankincense, Patchouli, Benzoin, Vetiver, Tolu balm, Vanilla.

