Acquired

Yves Saint Laurent 2015 EDP

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Caftan

by Calice Becker

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Yves Saint Laurent Caftan is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Calice Becker. Caftan opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Benzoin, Frankincense, and Styrax, and dries down to a base of Musk and Labdanum. Yves Saint Laurent's Caftan carries an Acquired verdict, a amber-led wear.

Caftan is a truly divisive scent; some rave about its luxurious incense and amber, calling it a masterpiece, while others dismiss it as an "old lady's closet" or overly synthetic baby powder. Test before you invest in this love-it-or-hate-it amber bomb.
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
Caftan Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and longevity make it less suitable for the office, but its sophisticated and alluring amber profile is perfect for dates and formal events. The warmth and depth also lend themselves well to casual evening wear in colder months.

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About

Caftan opens with a brief flicker of zesty tangerine and peppery spice, swiftly transitioning into a warm embrace of balsamic resins. Benzoin and styrax create a creamy, almost vanillic sweetness, intertwined with the contemplative wisp of frankincense. The dry down is a long-lasting, sophisticated amber, enriched by the leathery depth of labdanum and a soft, lingering musk, offering significant variation from initial spray to final fade.