Estée Lauder Cinnabar dupe — cheaper alternatives

Estée Lauder Cinnabar: released in 2015, warm spicy, white floral and woody, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Estée Lauder Cinnabar dupe?

The closest Estée Lauder Cinnabar dupe we found is Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Opus — 88% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $60 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Estée Lauder Cinnabar dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Estée Lauder CinnabarProjection
1Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Opus88%about $20* (−67%)8h vs 8h8/10
2Bentley for Men Intense72%about $85* (+42%)7h vs 8h8/10
3Armaf Oud68%about $35* (−42%)7h vs 8h7/10
4Galimard Yavana83%about $30 (−50%)8h vs 8h7/10
5Fragonard Murmure78%about $25* (−58%)7h vs 8h7/10
  1. Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Opus — 88% scent match

    Captures the deep, resinous, and spicy character of Estée Lauder Cinnabar with a similarly warm and balsamic presence.

    It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and patchouli accords with Estée Lauder Cinnabar, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 121 community ratings.

  2. Bentley for Men Intense — 72% scent match

    While more focused on incense and leather, it evokes the same powerful, spicy, and resinous warmth that makes Estée Lauder Cinnabar so iconic.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and amber accords with Estée Lauder Cinnabar, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 10,566 community ratings.

  3. Armaf Oud — 68% scent match

    Provides a dense, spicy, and woody experience that mirrors the heavy, balsamic atmosphere of Estée Lauder Cinnabar.

    It shares its amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Estée Lauder Cinnabar, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 678 community ratings.

  4. Galimard Yavana — 83% scent match

    Offers a sophisticated blend of warm spices and florals that feels very much in the same family as Estée Lauder Cinnabar.

    It shares its white floral, citrus and amber accords with Estée Lauder Cinnabar, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 29 community ratings.

  5. Fragonard Murmure — 78% scent match

    A softer, more understated take on the spicy-floral profile found in Estée Lauder Cinnabar, perfect for those seeking a lighter touch.

    It shares its warm spicy accords with Estée Lauder Cinnabar, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 93 community ratings.

Which Estée Lauder Cinnabar dupe is cheapest?

Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Opus, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Estée Lauder Cinnabar.

Which Estée Lauder Cinnabar dupe lasts longest?

Galimard Yavana, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Estée Lauder Cinnabar.

Which Estée Lauder Cinnabar dupe is closest to the original?

Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Opus, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Estée Lauder Cinnabar dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Opus saves you about $60 a year against Estée Lauder Cinnabar. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Estée Lauder Cinnabar dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Galimard Yavana (8.2h) — 1 of 5.

Estée Lauder Cinnabar notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.