Caban
“Caban by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
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Well loved by wearers — a woody, aromatic composition with a amber undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2015 by Yves Saint Laurent, Caban is a woody aromatic fragrance created by perfumer Carlos Benaïm. The composition opens with elemi and pink pepper, creating an initial burst of freshness that transitions into the heart notes of olibanum and osmanthus, adding depth and warmth. The base notes of tonka bean, sandalwood, and patchouli provide a rich, balsamic finish that lingers on the skin. Caban is neither overtly masculine nor feminine, embodying the unisex elegance Yves Saint Laurent has come to represent.
Composition & Character
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When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Caban in light layers to allow its complex notes to unfold gradually. The elemi and pink pepper are fleeting, so the fragrance’s true character emerges after about an hour as the base notes settle in.
Carlos Benaïm
Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French
“The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.”
Carlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of a well-worn leather jacket that still smells like home — warm, familiar, and inviting.
Fig. 01 — Caban, Yves Saint Laurent
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