Pink PepperOpens with
BenzoinHeart
LabdanumDries down to
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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as unisex
Caftan
The hush of a late afternoon in a sun-drenched study — where the air is filled with notes of warm spice, soft musk, and the lingering scent of incense.
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CaftanPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessPerfume Calligraphy Rose · AramisMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015 and crafted by Calice Becker, Caftan by Yves Saint Laurent is an oriental fragrance that weaves together warm spice, amber, and musk into a rich blend. The composition opens with the bright freshness of pink pepper and tangerine, which give way to the earthy warmth of benzoin and olibanum. Labdanum and styrax add depth, while the base notes of musk create an enveloping, comforting scent that feels both luxurious and inviting.
Apply Caftan to pulse points for an intimate warmth that stays close to your skin rather than filling the room. The top notes are vibrant but fleeting, so give it a moment to settle into its spicy, amber heart before heading out.
Fig. 01 — Caftan, Yves Saint Laurent
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Calice Becker
Flowers inside a bottle of eau de cologneCalice Becker (Asancheyev-Becker) is a French master perfumer and director of the Givaudan Perfumery School, whose fascination with perfume began as a child asking how flowers get inside a bottle of eau de cologne.
“I like to add a dose of intrigue because nothing catches the attention of a touch of something unexpected.”
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 8%.