Yves Saint Laurent
Opium (1977) Community-tested
Accuracy
Close, with tells
7/10
Longevity
8/10
Projection
8/10
The Scent File MethodVerified Jun 20263 mentions
Original $135
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Estée Lauder
Is Cinnabar Worth It?
Matches 1 original— accuracy & longevity scored separately.
Community-tested
Accuracy
Close, with tells
7/10
Longevity
8/10
Projection
8/10
The Scent File MethodVerified Jun 20263 mentions
$45–$60Buy on Amazon→
Is Estée Lauder Cinnabar ($45–$60) worth it?
Against Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977), Estée Lauder Cinnabar scores accuracy 7 — recognizable but not identical. A strong buy if you want the vibe cheaply; if that scent is a daily signature, the original keeps a real edge on precision.
Approx. $90 less than the original
Repeatedly cited as the closest still-in-production cousin to vintage Opium — a spicy carnation-clove-amber oriental.
What Cinnabar clones
1 original the community matches to Estée Lauder Cinnabar, with the accuracy and longevity for each pairing.
Estée Lauder Cinnabar — frequently asked
- What does Estée Lauder Cinnabar clone?
- Estée Lauder Cinnabar is community-matched to 1 original: Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) (accuracy 7/10). Accuracy (closeness) and longevity (wear time) are scored separately from owner reports, never averaged.
- Is Estée Lauder Cinnabar worth it?
- Against Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977), Estée Lauder Cinnabar scores accuracy 7 — recognizable but not identical. A strong buy if you want the vibe cheaply; if that scent is a daily signature, the original keeps a real edge on precision. It runs about $90 less than the original.
- How is Estée Lauder Cinnabar scored?
- Accuracy and longevity are scored separately on a 1–10 scale, sourced from community owner reports on Reddit and Fragrantica — never averaged, never sponsored. The Scent File takes no brand deals.