Caban by Yves Saint Laurent
Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Warm tonka bean with almond, caramel, hay and tobacco facets, lit up by pink and black pepper and settled on sandalwood and patchouli. Cozy but polished, like YSL's pea coat.
Is Caban worth it?
How it smells: Opens with pink pepper, black pepper and elemi, olibanum and osmanthus at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and tonka bean.
Scent Score: 72/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 72, versatility 67, layerability 77 and value 72, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and the office. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2015 · Unisex
Key accords: Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Elemi, Olibanum, Osmanthus, Sandalwood
Top Notes
- Pink Pepper
- Black Pepper
- Elemi
Heart Notes
- Olibanum
- Osmanthus
Base Notes
- Sandalwood
- Tonka Bean
- Patchouli
Occasions: Evening, Office
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Caban by Yves Saint Laurent belongs to the oriental fragrance family. Warm tonka bean with almond, caramel, hay and tobacco facets, lit up by pink and black pepper and settled on sandalwood and patchouli. Cozy but polished, like YSL's pea coat. Caban opens with Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, and Elemi. The heart brings Olibanum and Osmanthus. It dries down to Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, and Patchouli.
How to wear Caban
On skin, Caban by Yves Saint Laurent has longevity of 8-10 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Caban first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Caban : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Caban opens with Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, and Elemi.
The heart brings Olibanum and Osmanthus.
It dries down to Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, and Patchouli.
What to layer with Caban
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, sandalwood, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Caban first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Caban : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Caban first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Caban : 2 sprays Oud Wood
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood, tonka bean, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Caban first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Caban : 2 sprays Good Girl
Nuit d'Issey by Issey Miyake
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share black pepper, tonka bean, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Caban first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nuit d'Issey on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Caban : 2 sprays Nuit d'Issey
Nomade by Chloé
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood and patchouli.
Order: Apply Caban first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nomade on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Caban : 2 sprays Nomade
Pairings to approach with care
Ray of Gardenia by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Ray of Gardenia brings a fruity contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Caban first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Ray of Gardenia on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Caban : 2 sprays Ray of Gardenia
Delicious Crush by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Delicious Crush brings a fruity contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Caban first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Delicious Crush on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Caban : 2 sprays Delicious Crush
Related fragrances and why
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include pink pepper, sandalwood, and patchouli.
- Oud Wood by Tom Ford — Both include sandalwood and tonka bean.
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include sandalwood, tonka bean, and patchouli.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Caban?
Caban opens with Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, and Elemi. The heart brings Olibanum and Osmanthus. It dries down to Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, and Patchouli.
How long does Caban last, and how strong is it?
Caban by Yves Saint Laurent has longevity of 8-10 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Caban?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and office.
What layers well with Caban?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, sandalwood, and patchouli. Apply Caban first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Caban : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
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