I get a lot of cinnamon with LP Red too. It took me a full year and a half to "get" LP Red. I tried it over and over and had to wash it off because of the spice. Then one day Djac insisted that I try it under Occo red and it just "clicked" for me. Now I am a Red freak! If it doesn't work on you now, don't give up. Try it again at different parts of your cycle, try it under Cuddle Bunny scented, wear it with Occo Red. If you are anything like me it will eventually feel like home. I feel dead sexy now when I wear it. Don't give up! i',m going to put some on now!