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Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moleculaire vs Yves Saint Laurent Caban
Caban is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
———Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
91%
Fresh spicy
72%
Amber
56%
Balsamic
55%
Leather
53%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Papyrus Moleculaire by Maison Crivelli is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Papyrus Moleculaire was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Leslie Girard. The fragrance features Papyrus, Elemi resin, Black Pepper, Coriander, Amyris, Olibanum, Carrot Seeds, Tonka Bean and Tobacco. "Thibaud Crivelli discovered papyrus powder during an unexpected encounter with a group of women who were smoking cigarillos. The impromptu character of the moment, along with its feminine/virile duality, led him to work on a gender-free perfume highlighting a raw material little-known in Haute Perfumery. Papyrus, which has warm, woody, spicy and smoky notes, here reveals its more transparent, powdery yet spicy aspects. A strong signature with highly contrasting notes provides a rebellious perfume reflecting this stolen moment!Papyrus twist, carrot twirl, indigo grip. Incandescent roots, coriander boost, ground amyris. Strong character, powdery skin. Peppery tonka, a hint of cigar: rebellious sweetness, peals of laughter.Papyrus lies at the heart of this perfume. The spicy, original notes of this raw material are coupled with and heightened by a lively piquant duo of elemi and pepper. An aromatic raw material with green facets, elemi is accentuated by a touch of coriander, which adds a truly original head note. The papyrus heart of the perfume reveals a woody note of iris, while a soft amyris facet is enlivened by powdery carrot seed. The base sees tonka bean extend the rounded woods, as its hay facet combines with tobacco leaves. Meanwhile, frankincense boosts the pepper and powdery notes. From the heart through to the base, each raw material completes this unique and complex accord." - a note from the brand."I wanted to take a different approach to working on a papyrus-based fragrance. This wood is usually combined with very oriental notes and oud. I wanted to create a contrast between hot and cold, with the fresh, effusive notes of coriander leaf, followed by the spicy aspect of elemi, and the intense, smoky woody side of papyrus. This composition is warmed by a milky, musky amyris, which has entrancing notes of cigar. I added a hint of iris and powder to bring a touch of elegance and sensuality to the perfume." - Leslie Girard, the perfumer.
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Notes
Top
elemiPink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart
OlibanumOsmanthus
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouli
Accords
Woody
100%
Amber
88%
Aromatic
87%
Warm spicy
87%
Balsamic
76%
Vanilla
68%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Caban by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Caban was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Carlos Benaïm. Top notes are elemi, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper; middle notes are Olibanum and Osmanthus; base notes are Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Patchouli. In November 2015, Yves Saint Laurent presents its new collection of luxury fragrances Le Vestiaire des Parfums, which includes five new releases: Caban, Caftan, Tuxedo, Saharienne and Trench. The "perfume wardrobe" collection is inspired by the iconic pieces of Yves Saint Laurent clothing. Caban is a sensual aroma of pink pepper, rose and tonka bean. All the fragrances are unisex. They are available as 125 ml Eau de Parfum.
Notes in Common
0% sharedShared (0)
No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Papyrus Moleculaire
Only in Caban
elemiPink PepperBlack PepperOlibanumOsmanthusTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouli
Rating
3.95vs4.16
Ratings
1,161vs991
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2020vs2015
Which should I buy?
Caban is the community's favourite of the two.
- Caban is rated higher by the community: 4.16 from 991 ratings, against 3.95 from 1,161.
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Papyrus Moleculaire is voted best for spring and fall; Caban for fall and winter.
- Maison Crivelli is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Yves Saint Laurent is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Caban if you want the higher-rated option; pick Papyrus Moleculaire if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.