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    Cinnabar vs. Shalimar Eau de Toilette

    Cinnabar by Estée Lauder bottle

    Cinnabar

    Estée Lauder
    Eau de Parfum1978
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Shalimar Eau de Toilette wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cinnabar vs. Shalimar Eau de Toilette
    CinnabarShalimar Eau de Toilette
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched19781925
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerBernard ChantJacques Guerlain
    Best seasonWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cinnabar

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Powdery
    Cinnamon
    Woody
    Balsamic

    Shalimar Eau de Toilette

    Vanilla
    Citrus
    Iris
    Powdery
    Floral
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    TangerineBergamotPeachOrange BlossomClove
    BergamotFloral Notes
    Heart
    CinnamonCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineLily of the ValleyRose
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    IncenseTolu BalsamAmberBenzoinSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiver
    VanillaTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cinnabar vs. Shalimar Eau de Toilette
    CinnabarShalimar Eau de Toilette
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is the fragrance that makes itself known before you've even reached for the bottle. The clove and cinnamon don't ask for attention, and neither will you.Cinnabar
    Shalimar remains a masterclass in composition. The iris and vanilla pairing in the drydown is legendary for good reason. This is opulent, old-world elegance that still commands attention.Shalimar Eau de Toilette