Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Amber
100%
Warm Spicy
49%
Musky
46%
Balsamic
45%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Amber, Warm Spicy, and Musky) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Amber, Warm Spicy, Musky, and Balsamic among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Amber, Warm Spicy, Musky, and Balsamic among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
CaftanbyYves Saint Laurentis a Amber fragrance for women and men.Caftanwas launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Calice Becker. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Tangerine and Bergamot; middle notes are Benzoin, Olibanum and Styrax; base notes are Labdanum and Musk.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.Caftan is an oriental fragrance of incense, benzoin, galbanum and musk. It was created by perfumer Calice Becker.All the fragrances are unisex. They are available as 125 ml Eau de Parfum.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Caftan office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.