Fragrances inspired by Caftan Eau de Parfum
The original
Caftan
Yves Saint Laurent
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Caftan
- Robe
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Musk, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Labdanum
The main difference
Adds amber and ambroxan, drops benzoin and frankincense
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Styrax, Bergamot, Labdanum
The main difference
Adds frankincense and musk, drops amber and dried fruits
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Labdanum, Benzoin, Frankincense
The main difference
Adds bergamot and musk, drops nutmeg and orange
What they share
Shares 3 of its 15 notes, including Labdanum, Frankincense, Styrax
The main difference
Adds amber and ambergris, drops benzoin and bergamot
What they share
Shares 3 of its 14 notes, including Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Labdanum
The main difference
Adds amber and basil, drops benzoin and frankincense
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Labdanum, Benzoin
The main difference
Adds amber and cedar, drops bergamot and frankincense
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Labdanum
The main difference
Adds citron and mate, drops benzoin and pink pepper
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Yves Saint Laurent. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.