Café Cabanel
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Tonka
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Which Should You Buy?
Café Cabanel isn't the coffee bomb its name suggests, but it's a divisive gourmand that swings from 'creamy masterpiece' to 'synthetic horror'. It's refined and luxurious for many, but some find it too spicy or artificial, leaning into grandma territory for the uninitiated.
This is a cosy, honeyed tonka powerhouse that many rave about as a Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille alternative, though some find it a bit too much honey. It's warm, inviting, and surprisingly long-lasting for an EDT.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 7% |
| Floral | 9% | 10% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 0% | 3% |
| Sweet | 43% | 48% |
| Warm | 22% | 29% |
| Woody | 6% | 3% |
| Earthy | 6% | 5% |
| Animalic | 6% | 10% |
| Fresh | 6% | 6% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its warm, gourmand nature, coupled with moderate projection, makes it ideal for dates and casual wear in cooler months. It's a bit too rich for office settings and completely unsuitable for sport, but its elegance can carry it through some formal evening events.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting, sweet-spicy profile make it less suitable for an office environment. However, it's perfect for dates and casual wear, especially in cooler weather, where its warm, comforting aura can truly shine.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Musk, Tonka Bean notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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