Caban Eau de Parfum bottle Caban
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2023
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Vanilla Edesia Eau de Parfum bottle Vanilla Edesia

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Caban
Caban is a smooth operator, a creamy sandalwood and tonka dream that splits opinion. Some find it a bit too sweet and soft, lacking the 'wow' factor, while others are utterly enchanted by its elegant, comforting embrace. It's a subtle stunner, not a shouty statement.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Vanilla Edesia
Don't be fooled by the name - this isn't a simple vanilla. Vanilla Edesia is a polarising, complex beast of a scent, where spicy and woody notes wrestle for dominance with a creamy vanilla. Definitely one to sample first.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 11%
Floral 12% 14%
Fruity 6% 3%
Green 1% 3%
Sweet 22% 23%
Warm 27% 26%
Woody 21% 18%
Earthy 14% 14%
Animalic 1% 4%
Fresh 8% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Caban EdP
Vanilla Edesia EdP

Notes

Accords

Caban Vanilla Edesia
100%
Woody
100%
69%
Fresh Spicy
89%
87%
Aromatic
72%
87%
Warm Spicy
82%
87%
Amber
64%
67%
Vanilla
86%
76%
Balsamic
52%
56%
Powdery
74%
57%
Soft Spicy
58%
58%
Sweet
Cinnamon
57%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
69%
89%
Aromatic shared
87%
72%
Warm Spicy shared
87%
82%
Amber shared
87%
64%
Vanilla shared
67%
86%
Balsamic shared
76%
52%
Powdery shared
56%
74%
Soft Spicy shared
57%
58%
58%
57%

Performance

Caban Vanilla Edesia
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Caban

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its soft sillage and elegant, warm character make Caban ideal for dates and casual wear where intimacy is key. While it's sophisticated enough for formal events, its relaxed nature means it's less suited for energetic sport or bustling office environments where discretion is preferred.

Vanilla Edesia

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong performance and prominent spicy, woody accords, Vanilla Edesia is too assertive for most office settings. Its complex and sensual nature makes it much better suited for dates or formal, intimate occasions where it can truly be appreciated.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
83%
Accord
92%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Fresh Spicy, Vanilla accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Caban
Vanilla Edesia
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