
Caban Warm Tonka
Caban Warm Tonka by Yves Saint Laurent was launched in 2015, a woody fragrance unisex. Its accord profile is led by woody, amber and aromatic. Key notes: Olibanum and Osmanthus.
At a glance
| Dominant accords | woody, amber, aromatic |
|---|---|
| Key notes | Olibanum, Osmanthus |
| Community rating | 4.17/5 from 965 votes |
from 965 votes
Aggregated public data, not first-party reviews
Accord profile
Note pyramid
Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.
Top notes
Base notes
About this fragrance
Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.
Caban Warm Tonka is a 2015 unisex release from Yves Saint Laurent, built on an Oriental Woody structure. The opening is a sharp, resinous blend of elemi and two peppers—pink and black—giving a dry, spicy lift. As it settles, olibanum and osmanthus emerge, adding a smoky, slightly floral facet that keeps the composition from feeling heavy. The base is where the fragrance earns its name: tonka bean, sandalwood, and patchouli create a warm, balsamic, woody foundation that lingers for hours.
Collectors who appreciate dry, spicy orientals with a resinous edge will find this compelling. The dominant woody and amber accords make it suitable for cool weather and evening wear, though it wears close enough for daytime. It suits those who want a unisex scent that avoids sweetness, leaning instead into incense-like warmth. If you enjoy fragrances that balance pepper and smoke with creamy tonka, this is worth seeking out.
中文簡介
Caban Warm Tonka 係 Yves Saint Laurent 喺 2015 年推出嘅中性香水,屬東方木質調。前調由欖香脂、粉紅胡椒同黑胡椒組成,帶嚟乾爽辛辣嘅開場。中調係乳香同桂花,散發煙燻同微花嘅氣息,令整體唔會太沉重。基調用零陵香豆、檀香同廣藿香,營造溫暖、香脂感重嘅木質底蘊,留香持久。
呢支香適合鍾意乾爽辛辣、帶樹脂感嘅收藏家。主導嘅木質同琥珀調啱晒秋冬同夜晚使用,日間用都唔會太搶。佢唔甜,偏向焚香般嘅溫暖,適合追求中性、唔鍾意甜膩感嘅人。如果你鍾意胡椒同煙燻平衡零陵香豆嘅奶油感,呢支值得留意。
Reference data
| House | Yves Saint Laurent |
|---|---|
| Name | Caban Warm Tonka |
| Launched | 2015 |
| Marketed as | Unisex |
| Dominant family | Woody |
| Notes recorded | 8 |
| Accords | 10 |
Quick answers
Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.
What are the notes in Caban Warm Tonka?
Caban Warm Tonka by Yves Saint Laurent: top notes are Elemi, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper; heart notes are Olibanum and Osmanthus; base notes are Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
What accords does Caban Warm Tonka have?
The dominant accords recorded for Caban Warm Tonka are woody (100.0%); amber (87.8%); aromatic (87.5%); warm spicy (86.9%); balsamic (75.6%).
When was Caban Warm Tonka launched?
Caban Warm Tonka by Yves Saint Laurent was first released in 2015.
What does Caban Warm Tonka smell like?
Caban Warm Tonka is recorded as a woody fragrance, centred on Olibanum and Osmanthus.
Where to buy: eBay · Vestiaire · TrendyGround · more Yves Saint Laurent
Buy this fragrance
We currently hold 1 matching bottle of Yves-Saint-Laurent Caban Warm Tonka in our own stock.
Also: all Yves-Saint-Laurent Caban Warm Tonka listings
Same fragrance elsewhere: eBay · Vestiaire · TrendyGround · more Yves-Saint-Laurent (searches for the same scent — not our stock)
Market reference & verification
Price ranges are compiled from our own recorded transactions, not from asking prices.
A batch code cannot prove authenticity on its own, but it can expose contradictions — a code that decodes to a date before the fragrance existed, or a bottle and box that disagree.
If you like this, also consider
Selected by shared accord profile — the closest compositions in the database by how they actually read.
Tom FordOud Wood2007 · Woody4.28from $114
GuerlainHabit Rouge red1965 · Citrus & Fresh4.59
Yves Saint LaurentCaban2015 · Woody4.17
Atelier CologneTobacco Nuit2016 · Amber & Resinous4.08
Tom FordNoir Extreme2015 · Amber & Resinous4.42
AllSaintsFlora Mortis2019 · Woody4.06
BurberryMidnight Journey2021 · Spicy4.19
Roja DoveEnigma Pour Homme Parfum Cologne2019 · Sweet & Gourmand4.18Community
Ratings and discussion from registered readers. Sign in to add yours — swaps and wanted posts are welcome too.
Brand and fragrance names are the trademarks of their respective owners. Ratings are aggregated from public community data, not our own reviews.