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Yves Saint Laurent

Caban Warm Tonka

2015 · Unisex · Woody

At a glance

Dominant accordswoody, amber, aromatic
Key notesOlibanum, Osmanthus
Community rating4.17/5 from 965 votes

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Accord profile

woody13%amber12%aromatic12%warm spicy12%balsamic10%fresh spicy9%vanilla9%sweet8%soft spicy8%powdery8%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Caban Warm Tonka is a 2015 unisex release from Yves Saint Laurent, built on an Oriental Woody structure. The opening is a sharp, resinous blend of elemi and two peppers—pink and black—giving a dry, spicy lift. As it settles, olibanum and osmanthus emerge, adding a smoky, slightly floral facet that keeps the composition from feeling heavy. The base is where the fragrance earns its name: tonka bean, sandalwood, and patchouli create a warm, balsamic, woody foundation that lingers for hours.

Collectors who appreciate dry, spicy orientals with a resinous edge will find this compelling. The dominant woody and amber accords make it suitable for cool weather and evening wear, though it wears close enough for daytime. It suits those who want a unisex scent that avoids sweetness, leaning instead into incense-like warmth. If you enjoy fragrances that balance pepper and smoke with creamy tonka, this is worth seeking out.

中文簡介

Caban Warm Tonka 係 Yves Saint Laurent 喺 2015 年推出嘅中性香水,屬東方木質調。前調由欖香脂、粉紅胡椒同黑胡椒組成,帶嚟乾爽辛辣嘅開場。中調係乳香同桂花,散發煙燻同微花嘅氣息,令整體唔會太沉重。基調用零陵香豆、檀香同廣藿香,營造溫暖、香脂感重嘅木質底蘊,留香持久。

呢支香適合鍾意乾爽辛辣、帶樹脂感嘅收藏家。主導嘅木質同琥珀調啱晒秋冬同夜晚使用,日間用都唔會太搶。佢唔甜,偏向焚香般嘅溫暖,適合追求中性、唔鍾意甜膩感嘅人。如果你鍾意胡椒同煙燻平衡零陵香豆嘅奶油感,呢支值得留意。

Reference data

HouseYves Saint Laurent
NameCaban Warm Tonka
Launched2015
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyWoody
Notes recorded8
Accords10

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