elemiOpens with
OlibanumHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
Carlos BenaïmThe nose · 189 fragrances · also made Spicebomb Extreme (2015)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as unisex
Caban
The quiet confidence of a well-worn leather jacket that still smells like home — warm, familiar, and inviting.
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CabanPremium · $100–250
54%Similar accords, often for lessRifaaqat · PARIS CORNERBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Caban, Yves Saint Laurent
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos 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.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 7%.