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Caban Eau de Parfum bottle Caban EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2015 Year -
££££ Price Tier ££
Chinese Flower Eau de Parfum bottle Chinese Flower EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Caban EDP
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 - Chinese Flower EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Atelier d'Orient Shanghai Lily. Built around Pink Pepper, Bitter Orange, Black Pepper, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Atelier d'Orient Shanghai Lily.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Caban EDP
Chinese Flower EDP

Notes

Accords

Caban Chinese Flower
100%
Woody
70%
87%
Aromatic
87%
Amber
76%
Balsamic
67%
Vanilla
58%
Sweet
50%
56%
Powdery
Woody shared
100%
70%
87%
87%
76%
67%
Sweet shared
58%
50%
56%

Performance

Caban Chinese Flower
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

Chinese Flower

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, amber signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Caban EDP
Chinese Flower EDP
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