Parfums Caron 1978 EDT

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Yatagan

by Vincent Marcello

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Parfums Caron Yatagan is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1978, created by Vincent Marcello. Yatagan opens with Pine, Lavender, Galbanum, and Basil, settles into a heart of Oak, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Artemisia, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Castoreum, and Incense. Parfums Caron's Yatagan carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Yatagan is a scent for proper blokes. It's a challenging, unapologetically masculine classic that splits opinion between an 'old school masterpiece' and 'celery and bug spray'. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you're up for it, it screams confident swagger.
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  • Edgy
  • Masculine
  • Mysterious
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Yatagan Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its potent, dense notes and animalic edge make it a challenging fit for the office, though some find it 'office safe' in moderation. The strong, unique character and moderate sillage lend themselves better to casual wear or intimate, rugged dates, especially in cooler weather.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Yatagan opens with a bracing forest blast of pine and galbanum, sharpened by basil and mint. A herbal heart of oakmoss and artemisia soon emerges, giving way to a rich, animalic dry down. Castoreum, woody notes, and incense create a primal, earthy, and leathery base. No sweetness here, just pure, unadulterated ruggedness.

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