
Caban
Caban by Yves Saint Laurent was launched in 2015, a woody fragrance unisex. Its accord profile is led by woody, amber and aromatic. Key notes: Olibanum and Osmanthus.
At a glance
| Dominant accords | woody, amber, aromatic |
|---|---|
| Key notes | Olibanum, Osmanthus |
| Community rating | 4.17/5 from 965 votes |
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Accord profile
Note pyramid
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About this fragrance
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Caban by Yves Saint Laurent is a 2015 unisex oriental woody fragrance built on a stark, resinous contrast. The opening is a dry, peppery burst: pink pepper and black pepper crackle over elemi's piney, incense-like lift. This is not a sweet or soft beginning; it is angular and immediate.
The heart shifts into a smoky, balsamic territory with olibanum and a faint, fruity-floral whisper of osmanthus. The base is where Caban settles: tonka bean's almond-sweet warmth, creamy sandalwood, and a grounding patchouli that keeps the sweetness in check. The result is a warm, woody, ambered scent with a pronounced aromatic and spicy character. It suits collectors who appreciate dry, incense-tinged woods without gourmand excess. Best for cool weather, evening wear, or anyone seeking a unisex fragrance that feels both classic and slightly austere. The 2015 release is part of YSL's rare, discontinued line, making it a niche find for those who favor balsamic, woody profiles over modern sweet ambers.
中文簡介
Caban 係 Yves Saint Laurent 2015 年推出嘅中性東方木質香,以乾燥、帶樹脂感嘅對比做骨幹。開頭係粉紅胡椒同黑胡椒嘅辛香,加上欖香脂嘅松木同焚香氣息,尖銳直接,唔甜唔軟。中調轉入煙燻、香脂感,乳香同桂花嘅淡淡果香花香若隱若現。基調由零陵香豆嘅杏仁甜暖、檀香嘅奶滑同廣藿香嘅泥土感收尾,甜度被壓住,整體係溫暖、木質、帶琥珀同辛香嘅氣質。適合鍾意乾爽焚香木調、唔愛過甜美食調嘅收藏家。冷天、夜晚或想搵中性而略帶嚴肅感嘅香水時用就最啱。2015 年版本屬 YSL 稀有停產線,對追求香脂木質調嘅人嚟講係難得嘅選擇。
Reference data
| House | Yves Saint Laurent |
|---|---|
| Name | Caban |
| Launched | 2015 |
| Marketed as | Unisex |
| Dominant family | Woody |
| Notes recorded | 8 |
| Accords | 10 |
Quick answers
Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.
What are the notes in Caban?
Caban by Yves Saint Laurent: top notes are Elemi, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper; heart notes are Olibanum and Osmanthus; base notes are Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
What accords does Caban have?
The dominant accords recorded for Caban are woody (100.0%); amber (87.8%); aromatic (87.5%); warm spicy (86.9%); balsamic (75.6%).
When was Caban launched?
Caban by Yves Saint Laurent was first released in 2015.
What does Caban smell like?
Caban is recorded as a woody fragrance, centred on Olibanum and Osmanthus.
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