Caban Eau de Parfum bottle Caban
Edp Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
2015 Year 2023
££££ Price Tier ££££
Groove Xcape Parfum bottle Groove Xcape

ScentArt

A
Caban
B
Groove Xcape
Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Caban Eau de Parfum
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 - Groove Xcape Parfum
Groove Xcape is a divisive beast, a genuine love-it-or-hate-it scent from Xerjoff that bucks trends. It's a proper niche experience: unique, complex, and probably not for the faint-hearted or those seeking mass appeal. Forget the clubbing marketing; this is an olfactory art piece.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 4%
Floral 12% 9%
Fruity 6% 0%
Green 1% 3%
Sweet 22% 15%
Warm 27% 36%
Woody 21% 19%
Earthy 14% 19%
Animalic 1% 4%
Fresh 8% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Caban EdP
Groove Xcape Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Elemi 40% vs 26%
Pepper 25% vs 31%
Only in Caban Eau de Parfum
Pink Pepper 34%
Only in Groove Xcape Parfum
Cardamom 23% Ginger 20%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 21% vs 19%
Only in Caban Eau de Parfum
Tonka Bean 40% Sandalwood 39%
Only in Groove Xcape Parfum
Cedar 28% Benzoin 27% Labdanum 25%

Accords

Caban Eau de Parfum Groove Xcape Parfum
100%
Woody
58%
87%
Amber
100%
87%
Aromatic
58%
87%
Warm Spicy
82%
76%
Balsamic
66%
69%
Fresh Spicy
63%
67%
Vanilla
58%
Sweet
56%
Powdery
Smoky
48%
Woody shared
100%
58%
Amber shared
87%
100%
Aromatic shared
87%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
87%
82%
Balsamic shared
76%
66%
Fresh Spicy shared
69%
63%
67%
58%
56%
48%

Performance

Caban Eau de Parfum Groove Xcape Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Caban Eau de Parfum

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.

Groove Xcape Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Groove Xcape is a bit much for the office. It excels in cooler weather for dates or formal events where its unique character can shine, and its intense, resinous nature suits a more considered setting than everyday casual wear or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
85%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Pepper, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Caban Eau de Parfum
Groove Xcape Parfum
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS