
Cinnamon is an amazing spice; it’s used in baking, various scented candles, oil diffusers, and also fragrances! The intriguing and complex scent will ensure you turn heads wherever you go; it’s a long-lasting, powerful fragrance note. The question now is, what are the best Cinnamon fragrances for women?
What Does Cinnamon Smell Like?
Cinnamon is a unique fragrance note; it’s reminiscent of baking at Christmas unearthing childhood memories of snuggling up in the cold winter months. Similar to when it’s used in cooking, cinnamon adds a warm spiciness to fragrances and has an underlying sweetness, which means it’s amazing when added to a wide array of different notes.
Cinnamon is a very versatile note and can be blended with oriental notes to create a rich and inviting scent. It can be added to other spices for a sexy, bold fragrance and can be used to bring out the sweetness of fruity notes.
It can also be combined with cool citrus notes, each balancing the other for a mild yet intoxicating scent. Cinnamon is powerful so it’s generally not the main note within a fragrance but instead is used as a support, however, due to its projection, it’s still a very noticeable aroma.
Whatever way it’s used, cinnamon adds character and depth to any fragrance. Below are twelve of the best cinnamon fragrances for women. They are all different and unique so you are sure to find something you love.
1. Amouage Fate For Women
Fate for Women is a beautiful Chypre fragrance released in 2013 – it’s rich, spicy, floral, and an all-around sexy fragrance.
- Top notes: Cinnamon, pepper, red chilli pepper, and bergamot.
- Middle notes: Incense, labdanum, narcissus, rose, and jasmine.
- Base notes: Incense, benzoin, vanilla, castoreum, leather, oakmoss, and patchouli.
What Does Amouage Fate For Women Smell Like?
The cinnamon is noticeable straight after spraying this gorgeous scent; the warmth and sweetness of this delectable spice encases you. A blend of other spices soon supports the cinnamon; however, the opening is quickly cooled by the fruity and refreshing bergamot.
As the fragrance develops, we are met with a stunning bouquet of various floral notes. The mostly white florals are deliciously light and sweet providing a gorgeous dose of femininity in this rich scent. The rose is particularly prominent offering a fresh, soapiness that drifts up between the spices.
As we move into the dry down, the incense becomes more prominent providing an intoxicatingly thick, aromatic smokiness that acts as a sensual support to the spices. The dry down is sweet with a noticeable leathery feel to it and the oriental notes warm the fragrance through.
It’s easy to see why this is such a popular fragrance; the rich spiciness will keep you warm during the cold months. This works well day-to-day but can also be dressed up ready for a night out. An overall warm perfume with a sensual scent of florals and spices.
If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can find it here on Amazon!
- Best seasons to wear: Winter and Fall
- Occasions: Formal and Casual
- Time of day: Day and Night
- Longevity: 8-10 Hours
- Projection: Strong
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$$
2. Rochas Femme Rochas

Femme Rochas is a beautiful chypre fruity fragrance for women released all the way back in 1944. It’s still a popular fragrance to this day and I can see why; it’s femininity in a bottle. It highlights the delicacy, sensuality, and power of women – the shape of the bottle was also designed to look like women’s curves.
- Top notes: Plum, peach, cinnamon, apricot, Brazilian rosewood, bergamot, and lemon.
- Middle notes: Cloves, carnation, ylang-ylang, rosemary, rose, iris, and jasmine.
- Base notes: Oakmoss, leather, benzoin, amber, patchouli, musk, and vanilla.
What Does Rochas Femme Rochas Smell Like?
We are instantly greeted with an array of delicious fruity notes, which are sweet and vibrant. Soon after, the cool citrus notes add a tangy sourness, which prevents the fragrance from becoming too sweet. The cinnamon in the opening spreads through the fruits and citruses creating a warm and rich underlay and adding a dash of sensuality.
As we move through the fragrance, the light, sweet floral notes become more prominent giving it a fun, vibrant heart. The herbs add an aromatic flair, which transforms into the spiciness of the clove complementing the cinnamon perfectly.
The base notes provide a blanket of rich and earthy oriental notes that add depth as well as sweeten the dry down. As the fragrance settles, the musk lingers on your skin for hours.
Overall, this highlights the lightness of femininity with the delicate fruits and florals but with a rich, spicy undertone that radiates sensuality. It’s an all-around stunning fragrance that is designed for winter and fall and can be used casually or in more formal settings.
If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can find it here on Amazon!
- Best seasons to wear: Winter and Fall
- Occasions: Formal and Casual
- Time of day: Day and Night
- Longevity: 5-7 Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $
3. Calvin Klein Liquid Gold Euphoria
This is a beautifully spicy, woody fragrance that radiates mystery, refinement and sensuality – it’s the perfect accompaniment for an evening out. It only consists of three fragrance notes but it doesn’t need any more; this is definitely a head-turner.
- Top Note: Cinnamon
- Middle Note: Black Orchid
- Base Note: Sandalwood
What Does Calvin Klein Liquid Gold Euphoria Smell Like?
The opening is powerful as the cinnamon comes out in full force; it’s a really complex fragrance note so the effect is dazzling. The cinnamon here is simply the embodiment of refinement; it’s warm, sweet, and powdery with a strong spicy scent reminiscent of baking at Christmas.
The black orchid injects a dark mystery to the fragrance; it’s a beautifully sweet floral note providing a nice contrast to the warm spiciness of the opening.
The fragrance is seated on a warm base of sandalwood, which is rich and delicate with beautiful green nuances. The woodiness of this note drifts up through the fragrance and compliments the cinnamon beautifully.
Overall, this is a sensual and mysterious fragrance, making it a great wear for the evening but works well during the day as well. Due to the warmth and spice, it’s best worn in the winter and fall, but you could even pull it off in the spring when applied lightly.
If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can find it here on Amazon!
- Best seasons to wear: Fall, Winter, and Spring
- Occasions: Casual and Formal
- Time of day: Day and Evening
- Longevity: 4-6 Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $
4. Guerlain Mitsouko
Mitsouko is a true classic from the house of Guerlain, dating all the way back to 1919. This perfume was made by Jacques Guerlain himself and prominently features the note of cinnamon amongst other notes.
- Top notes: Bergamot, rose, jasmine, and citruses.
- Middle notes: Peach, ylang-ylang, lilac, rose, and jasmine.
- Base notes: Oakmoss, spices, cinnamon, vetiver, and amber.
What Does Guerlain Mitsouko Smell Like?
Guerlain Mitsouko opens with a blast of sharp floral notes, paired with citruses and cinnamon. This immediately creates an ‘old-school’-like scent that perfectly sets the tone for this perfume.
Shortly after the opening, the scent settles down a bit into something smoother. The florals and cinnamon are still the main players, but you can more easily pick up the individual notes. There’s even a hint of peach detectable, adding a nice and subtle sweetness to the mix.
As the perfume starts to dry down, it turns into something a little warmer. The scent will still have that old-school and mature feeling to it, but the florals will start to take a backseat, while hints of cinnamon, other spices, and amber start to become more pronounced.
Òverall, Mitsouko is a wonderful perfume with a mature and old-school scent. This makes it perfect for a more mature women as opposed to a younger women, but with the right attitude and confidence, anyone can wear this one!
If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can find it here on Amazon!
- Best seasons to wear: Fall, Winter, and Spring
- Occasions: Casual and Formal
- Time of day: Day and Evening
- Longevity: 4-6 Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $
5. Christian Dior Dolce Vita

This is a stunningly sweet oriental fragrance released in 1994 and created by Pierre Bourdon and Maurice Roger. This encapsulates fruits, florals, and spicy woods to create a delightfully fun fragrance.
- Top notes: Peach, cardamom, lily, grapefruit, bergamot, and rose.
- Middle notes: Cinnamon, apricot, Brazilian rosewood, lily, heliotrope, and magnolia.
- Base notes: Vanilla, sandalwood, cedar, and coconut.
What Does Christian Dior Dolce Vita Smell Like?
Dolce Vita opens with a flurry of vibrant and tangy citrus notes that are instantly sweetened by the juicy peach. The rose also lightens the fragrance by adding a fresh, soapy scent with strong rosy nuances. The cardamom adds a bitter aromatic aftertaste that sets the tone for the heart of the fragrance.
As the fragrance develops, we see the continuation of the fruitiness and florals as they continue to provide a sweet and feminine lightness. The heart is where the cinnamon comes into play and adds a powerful spiciness and depth to this so-far fun fragrance.
The final notes provide the fragrance with a rich, earthy, and woody base that’s sweetened by vanilla. The presence of coconut provides the dry down with a tropically fruity and slightly nutty scent and gives the fragrance a milky, creamy texture that works perfectly with the earthy base notes.
Overall, this is a wonderfully versatile fragrance made to be worn all year round but it suits the cooler months better. It can be worn for all occasions so one bottle will set you up for your day or evening out!
If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can find it here on Amazon!
- Best seasons to wear: Winter and Fall
- Occasions: Casual and Formal
- Time of day: Day and Evening
- Longevity: 6-8 Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$
6. Serge Lutens Feminite Du Bois
Serge Lutens is a fragrance brand known for their bold, provocative and absolutely stunning fragrances. Feminite Du Bois is made by Cristopher Sheldrake and was released in 2009.
- Top notes: Cedar, plum, cinnamon, and peach.
- Middle notes: Cloves, ginger, ylang-ylang, violet, rose, and orange flower.
- Base notes: Sandalwood, musk, benzoin, and vanilla.
What Does Serge Lutens Feminite Du Bois Smell Like?
The opening of Feminite Du Bois is immediately on the spicy side with hints of cloves and cinnamon at the forefront. It doesn’t take long for the plum to start to show itself, though. The plum adds a nice sweetness to the mix and even gives off an ever-so-slight boozy undertone.
After a little while, a few beautiful floral notes start to peek through. Hints of rose and ylang-ylang give off a flowery sweetness, whereas the violet adds some density. These florals blend together beautifully with the spicier, sweeter opening.
As the perfume starts to dry down, you can start to pick up some warm hints of woody notes and vanilla. These ensure a rich and smooth dry down to a truly wonderful perfume. The spices never fully leave, by the way. The scent of cinnamon will always be present.
With such a scent, you’re best off wearing it during the colder months, as this fragrance can be quite heavy. Aside from being heavy, this perfume is also very luxurious and sophisticated, so it will work in both formal and casual settings!
If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can find it here on Amazon!
- Best seasons to wear: Winter and Fall
- Occasions: Casual and Formal
- Time of day: Day and Evening
- Longevity: 8+ Hours
- Projection: Strong
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$$
7. Lolita Lempicka L De Lolita Lempicka
This is a fabulous example of a cinnamon scent, as it’s sweet and spicy with a refreshing citrus opening and lasts for hours on your skin. This perfume was made by Maurice Roucel and was launched in 2006 and prominently features the note os cinnamon.
- Top notes: Bitter orange and bergamot.
- Middle notes: Cinnamon, immortelle, and musk.
- Base notes: Vanilla, tonka bean, and sandalwood.
What Does Lolita Lempicka L De Lolita Lempicka Smell Like?
This fragrance opens with cooling citrus notes that are fresh, juicy, and aromatic. It’s beautifully refreshing with a tangy and sour aftertaste that is quickly warmed by the spices in the middle notes. We get a real splash of aromatic herbs and spices mingling together to warm the cool opening and give the fragrance a rich depth.
The cinnamon is powerful and runs through the heart into the dry down with the musk providing a thick, powdery aroma, which mixes beautifully with the other notes.
The base notes are a mixture of oriental notes that continue the warm spiciness into the dry down. We are left with a woody, leathery, and almost tobacco-like smell in the dry down that’s a result of this combination of base notes.
The thickness of the base makes this a great winter fragrance and the sweet, sensual vanilla ensures you can wear this casually but also for formal occasions. The balance of spice and sweetness in addition to a powerfully citrus opening is intoxicating and would make a great addition to any collection.
If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can find it here on Amazon!
- Best seasons to wear: Winter and Fall
- Occasions: Casual and Formal
- Time of day: Day and Evening
- Longevity: 5-7 Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$
8. Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur

Musc Ravageur is another example of a stunning Cinnamon scent – made by Maurice Roucel and launched in 2000, it’s spicy and evocative yet smooth. It encompasses elegance and sensuality in one bottle, and unsurprisingly, it’s a very popular scent.
- Top notes: Lavender, tangerine, and bergamot
- Middle notes: Cinnamon and cloves
- Base notes: Vanilla, musk, tonka bean, amber, sandalwood, guaiac wood, and cedar.
What Does Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur Smell Like?
After spraying, we are greeted with aromatic citrus notes providing a cool, refreshing, and slightly sour opening. There are gorgeous fruity undertones and green nuances running throughout the opening. It’s powerful, complex, and leaves you wanting more.
The heart of the fragrance lies in warm, spicy notes, which detract from the cool opening and soften the citrus. This sensually spicy and evocative heart remains strong throughout the fragrance into the dry down.
The base notes build upon the spiciness from the heart as the stunning oriental notes entangle spiciness with a thick, powdery aroma and an underlying sweetness. There are strong woody and earthy nuances to the base notes, which work wonderfully with the sweeter notes keeping this feeling rich and nicely balanced.
The warmth makes this a great fragrance for the winter and fall months but can be worn during the day or evening. It’s also classy enough to be worn formally, but will also do a great job casually.
If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can find it here on Amazon!
- Best seasons to wear: Winter and Fall
- Occasions: Casual and Formal
- Time of day: Day and Evening
- Longevity: 8–10 Hours
- Projection: Strong
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$$
9. Amouage Epic Woman
The second Amouage perfume on this list; this time a fresher take on the note of cinnamon. This fragrance was made by three perfumers, Angeline Leporini, Cecile Zarokian, and Daniel Maurel, and was launched in 2009.
- Top notes: Caraway, cinnamon, and Nerium oleander.
- Middle notes: Rose, tea, geranium, and jasmine.
- Base notes: Oud, patchouli, olibanum, amber, vanilla, guaiac wood, sandalwood, orris root, and musk.
What Does Amouage Epic Woman Smell Like?
This fragrance opens with an expensive-smelling scent of fresh spices. There’s a large dose of spices immediately present, but they seem to be balanced out by fresh floral notes, creating a unique scent that’s both fresh and spicy at the same time.
Over time, though, this freshness starts to fade away a bit, making room for a smoky scent of olibanum. Along with the olibanum is the note of oud, a fragrance note loved for its rich and dark scent. These two notes add a lot of depth to the scent and also make it a bit heavier.
This is not to say that the freshness is completely gone, though. The freshness will be there throughout the entirety of the scent, but it does get weaker over time. In the end, you’re left with a wonderful perfume that smells fresh and spicy and is full of depth and contrast.
Due to the heavier undertones, this is definitely more of a cold-weather fragrance, but you could also wear it when it’s warmer outside, provided you’re spraying sparingly.
If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can find it here on Amazon!
- Best seasons to wear: Winter and Fall
- Occasions: Casual and Formal
- Time of day: Day and Evening
- Longevity: 10+ Hours
- Projection: Strong
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$$
10. Bvlgari Omnia
Bvlgari’s Omnia is a warm and spicy perfume that beautifully shows the smoother side of cinnamon. This fragrance was made by Alberto Morillas and was launched in 2003.
- Top notes: Ginger, cardamom, pepper, saffron, and mandarin.
- Middle notes: Masala chai, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, almond, and lotus.
- Base notes: Sandalwood, white chocolate, woody notes, tonka bean, and guaiac wood.
What Does Bvlgari Omnia Smell Like?
Omnia opens with a fresh and spicy scent of cardamom, supported by a smooth scent of cinnamon. Quickly added to these spices is the unusual note of Masala chai. This gives the perfume a soothing, chai-like scent that just goes perfectly with these spices.
As time goes on, a few more spice are added, but the most prominent note that is added is the note of almond. The almond gives the perfume a creamy, nutty feel that goes amazingly well with the spicy chai scent.
When the scent starts to dry down, a sweet hint of white chocolate can be picked up, which goes great with the smooth, sweet, and spicy cinnamon and creamy almond. There’s also a hint of musk in the dry down, once again adding a smooth feel to the perfume.
Bvlgari Omnia is incredibly well crafted, smelling luxurious and of incredibly high quality. It is on the warmer side, even leaning towards gourmand, so it’s best worn during the fall and winter. But here, you can wear it pretty much whenever you’d like!
If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can find it here on Amazon!
- Best seasons to wear: Winter and Fall
- Occasions: Casual and Formal
- Time of day: Day and Evening
- Longevity: 4-6 Hours
- Projection: Soft
- Price Range ($-$$$): $
11. Xerjoff Lira

Lira is one of the most precious creations of Xerjoff, a high-end luxury fragrance brand. This perfume was made by Chris Maurice and was launched in 2011.
- Top notes: Blood orange, bergamot, and lavender.
- Middle notes: Cinnamon, licorice, and jasmine.
- Base notes: Caramel, vanilla, and musk.
What Does Xerjoff Lira Smell Like?
Xerjoff Lira might be best known as a primarily caramel-based fragrance, but the note of cinnamon also plays a big role in this scent. The opening, however, is sweet and somewhat fresh with hints of blood orange and lavender.
Added to the opening is the sweet scent of caramel and there’s even a hint of sweet and spicy cinnamon present. Even though these are two heavier and sweeter fragrance notes, they never really become cloying or overpowering.
As the fragrance starts to dry down, you can start to pick up a hint of creamy vanilla. The vanilla ensures a sweet, creamy, and fitting dry down to this wonderful caramel and cinnamon fragrance.
Overall, Xerjoff Lira is rich, sweet, and extremely classy and luxurious. It’s perfect for any important meeting or a formal gathering, but it will also work lovely in a more casual setting. There are no limits to this wonderful perfume!
If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can find it here on Amazon!
- Best seasons to wear: Winter and Fall
- Occasions: Casual and Formal
- Time of day: Day and Evening
- Longevity: 6-8 Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$$
12. Estee Lauder Cinnabar
Cinnabar by Estee Lauder is another one of those fragrances that has been around for several decades now. This perfume was launched in 1978 and was made by Bernard Chant and Josephine Catapano.
- Top notes: Spices, cloves, tangerine, peach, orange blossom, and bergamot.
- Middle notes: Cinnamon, carnation, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily, rose, and lily of the valley.
- Base notes: Incense, Tolu balsam, benzoin, amber, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, and vetiver.
What Does Estee Lauder Cinnabar Smell Like?
Cinnabar opens truly beautifully with a few fruity notes, floral notes, citrusy notes, and evens some spicy notes. The opening is a blend of all these notes which gives it a classicly old-school feel. A lot of fragrances back in the day used to use similar notes and openings, and this one perfectly fits that theme.
After a short while, all these notes start to settle down a bit, leaving you with a primarily spicy scent. Hints of cinnamon and cloves are at the forefront, whereas the fruits, citruses, and florals take a backseat. This creates a very interesting and mature scent.
As the fragrance starts to dry down, a bunch of warm notes make themselves known. Woody notes, as well as amber and vanilla, start to appear, blending in nicely with the warm spicy notes. This leaves you with a rather warm and rich perfume with a scent of spices, florals, and woods.
Estee Lauder’s Cinnabar is definitely a more ‘old-school’ perfume, best fitting a more mature woman. But, just as with any fragrance, anyone who enjoys the scent can easily wear it. Cinnabar is also pretty versatile, so you won’t have any problems wearing it whenever you want.
If you’re interested in this fragrance, you can find it here on Amazon!
- Best seasons to wear: Winter and Fall
- Occasions: Casual and Formal
- Time of day: Day and Evening
- Longevity: 6-8 Hours
- Projection: Moderate
- Price Range ($-$$$): $$
Should You Have A Cinnamon Fragrance?
Cinnamon fragrances really are something special; they are complex and blend beautifully with a wide array of other fragrance notes. Typically, it’s is paired with oriental notes that highlight the warm spiciness of the cinnamon, however, it’s also combined with florals and strong citrus notes to add a stunning contrast.
Cinnamon fragrances are generally very versatile; they are great for casual wear but also make a great fragrance for formal occasions. They are generally best worn in the winter and fall and tend to be powerful fragrances so they will be noticeable even through multiple layers of clothing!
Overall, cinnamon fragrances are stunning, warm, rich, and spicy and regardless of your taste and fragrance preference, you are bound to find something you love.