Yves Saint Laurent Caban
The smell in short
It smells mostly woody and amber. Elemi and pink pepper at the top, incense and osmanthus in the middle and tonka bean and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Caban notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Yves Saint Laurent Caban
Caban is made by Yves Saint Laurent.
Other Yves Saint Laurent perfumes
The house has 88 perfumes here, led by Myslf Yves Saint Laurent, Kouros and La Nuit De L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent Le Parfum.
Best season for Caban
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
For work or for evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Caban price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €25. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Gisada Ambassador Intense and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like tonka bean and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Caban
Similar picks to try: Gisada Ambassador Intense (5 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (6 shared notes), Amouage Reflection 45 (5 shared notes) and Tom Ford Oud Wood (5 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
When did Caban come out?
It came out in 2015.
Can women wear Caban?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like it?
People who enjoy woody and amber smells.