# 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 | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Longevity | 8.9/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Sillage | 8.6/10 | 8.9/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Cinnabar (1978) | Opium (1977) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter | 44% | 44% |
| Autumn | 40% | 38% |
| Spring | 11% | 11% |
| Summer | 5% | 7% |

## Occasions

|  | 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

Only in this one:

- Cinnabar (1978): Spices, Orange, Aldehydes, Ylang-ylang, Iris, Ambergris
- Opium (1977): 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.

## 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)
- [Opium (1977) details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/yves-saint-laurent-opium-1977-parfum)
- [Opium (1977) dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/yves-saint-laurent-opium-1977-parfum)

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