Caban

Caban, a Warm Spicy Floral

Caban is a refined, spicy scent from YSL’s more exclusive collection. Our version keeps that feel, opening with pink pepper and bergamot before a soft osmanthus and floral heart settles over tonka bean, vanilla, and amber.

The Story Behind the Scent

Yves Saint Laurent built Caban as part of a more refined, elegant wardrobe of scents, inspired by a timeless piece of clothing. The idea was warmth and sophistication, spicy but smooth.

That refined warmth is its appeal. The pepper gives it spice, the osmanthus adds a soft apricot floral touch, and the tonka and vanilla make it cosy. Our interpretation follows that same elegant path.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original is a refined designer scent. Here is how our version compares.

Who It’s For

This is for someone who loves warm, refined, slightly spicy scents. Elegant and cosy, it suits cooler weather and works on both men and women.

Notes

Top notes: Pink Pepper, Bergamot

Heart notes: Osmanthus, Florals

Base notes: Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber

How it Smells

It opens warm and peppery, with pink pepper and bergamot giving a spicy, elegant start.

The heart is soft and floral, with osmanthus adding an apricot like warmth.

The base is cosy and smooth, with tonka bean, vanilla, and amber giving a warm, lasting finish.

Common Questions

What does Caban smell like?
It is a warm spicy floral. Pink pepper and bergamot open it, soft osmanthus fills the heart, and a warm tonka bean and vanilla base makes it cosy.

Is this the same as the Yves Saint Laurent original?
No. This is our own interpretation made to capture the feel of the original. It is not produced by or affiliated with Yves Saint Laurent.

How long does it last?
Built at up to 40% perfume oil, it is long lasting, with the warm base staying on the skin for hours.

What size is the bottle?
You can choose between 50 ml and 100 ml, both made in the EU as an eau de parfum concentration.

Is it for men or women?
Both. Its warm, spicy character is comfortably unisex.

When should I wear it?
It is at its best in autumn and winter, though it works year round.

Disclaimer

Yves Saint Laurent and Caban are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Yves Saint Laurent in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.