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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)
BrandEstēe LauderYves Saint Laurent
Release year19781977
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

Seasons
Cinnabar (1978)Opium (1977)
Winter44%44%
Autumn40%38%
Spring11%11%
Summer5%7%
Occasions
Cinnabar (1978)Opium (1977)
Evening33%40%
Nighttime31%37%
Casual17%13%
Daytime12%7%
Office7%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)

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

Opium (1977)

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