Caftan

11 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• Darkbeat

  June 7, 2017

  

  This is a perfume with a capital P, a genuine cult classic from Yves Saint Laurent. From the very first spray, you feel the resins with an exquisite initial citrus and spicy sensation, nothing intense, buffering what comes next. Gradually, the citrus notes fade to reveal the resinous heart: warm, balsamic, and incredibly smoky. Here, the combination of incense, benzoin, labdanum, and styrax creates a sweet, dense, opulent, and baroque oriental scent, yet with a cheerful character one would expect. An oriental for a thousand noses. It seems linear, but it isn’t; the notes vie to stand out, sometimes highlighting one, then another, creating great dynamism. The dry down has a very subtle, almost effervescent touch of musk that reawakens the scent with a hint of animalic character, though not very prominent. It sits in the same vein as Annick Goutal’s Ambre Fétiche or Tom Ford’s Amber Absolute: it doesn’t smell the same, but shares that opulent, dense oriental essence. The longevity was superb, exceeding 15 hours with magnificent projection, though I believe it’s more recommended for fresh weather; in the heat, it might be too much. The only drawback is the price, truly prohibitive, but I think it’s worth every penny.

• MIQUELEMG

  June 21, 2017

  

  Not being as highly regarded as Darkbeat, I’ll offer my humble take. I managed to get my hands on a bottle of this exquisite elixir. The opening and evolution are well described; the sensations are exactly what one expects from a luxury ‘Oriental’. Upon putting it on and stepping out, it smelled clearly and made me feel different, reminiscent of the scent in luxury shops in Arab countries. On paper, it seems more feminine, but on a man’s skin, it evolves beautifully, enhancing the incense and spices with a natural sweetness. The longevity is beastly, with excellent projection and an interesting evolution. If you like Orientals and are willing to pay a high price for something exquisite, this is fantastic. As a gift, it’s perfect for sophisticated men or women who appreciate the exclusive. It’s hard to find, and even harder to try in stores.

• MIQUELEMG

  June 23, 2017

  

  Without offering an opinion as well-regarded in the East as Darkbeat’s, I share my modest thoughts following the eccentricity of purchasing this exquisite elixir. The opening and evolution are already described perfectly. As for the sensations, which are subjective, they are exactly what one expects from a luxury ‘Oriental’. Upon applying it and stepping out onto the street, it smelled clearly and changed the ambient air, reminiscent of luxury shops in Arab countries. On paper it seems more feminine, but on a man’s skin it evolves brilliantly, enhancing the incense and spices with a natural sweetness. The longevity is beastly, the projection is very good, and the evolution is interesting. If you enjoy Orientals and are willing to pay a high price for something exquisite, this is fantastic. It is perfect as a gift for sophisticated men or women who appreciate the exclusive. It is difficult to find, and even harder to try in stores.

• Josesan

  December 29, 2017

  

  The opening of CAFTAN DE YVES SAINT LAURENT is breathtaking in its intoxicating beauty. A hesperidic composition based on bergamot, mandarin, and pepper of supreme quality. And if the opening is beautiful, the dry down is pure ambrosia. The house launched the Le Vestiaire des Parfums (The Perfume Wardrobe) collection in 2015, with five day fragrances and five night fragrances. Among the day scents, the inspiration came from Yves Saint Laurent’s haute couture collections: tuxedo, bomber jacket, gabardine, caftan, and safari. Specifically, the caftan starred in the 1958 Trapeze collection, inspired by Moroccan caftans (Yves was born in Oran). It’s curious this citrus opening where the oriental resins are notably absent. It seems to send us to the Majorelle Garden in Marrakech, among oranges and mandarins. In contrast to the current vulgarity of the ‘proletarian’ line (Black Opium, etc.), L’Oreal looks after its club of millionaires with this wardrobe. After the first half-hour, like the sun in Marrakech, the desired woody sparkles emerge. The resinous essences, used in religious rites for the chosen, unfurl their wings with benzoin, frankincense, and labdanum. There is some confusion in the notes: styrax is the tree from which benzoin is extracted. Labdanum substitutes for ambergris and animal musk, so including both is redundant. The dry down is prolonged, vanilla-like, with the sweetness of oriental woods, a mix of tobacco, smoke, and incense. It’s used for special circumstances, not intrusive, contained, and elegant, but with great longevity and presence.

• Josesan

  December 31, 2017

  

  The opening of CAFTAN DE YVES SAINT LAURENT is staggering in its intoxicating beauty. A hesperidic composition based on bergamot, mandarin, and pepper, of supreme quality. And if the opening is beautiful, the dry-down is pure ambrosia. The house launched the Le Vestiaire des Parfums (The Wardrobe of Perfumes) collection in 2015, with five day fragrances and five night fragrances. Among the day scents, its inspiration came from Yves Saint Laurent’s haute couture collections: tuxedo, parka, gabardine, caftan, and safari. Specifically, the caftan starred in the Trapeze collection of 1958, inspired by Moroccan caftans (Yves was born in Oran). This curious citrus opening is notable for the absence of oriental resins. It seems to send us to the Majorelle Garden in Marrakech, among oranges and mandarins. Facing the current vulgarity of the ‘proletarian’ line (Black Opium, etc.), L’Oreal cares for its club of millionaires with this wardrobe. After the first half hour, like the sun in Marrakech, the desired woody sparkles emerge. The resinous essences, used in religious rites for the chosen, spread their wings with benzoin, frankincense, and labdanum. There is confusion in the notes: Styrax is the tree from which benzoin is extracted. Labdanum replaces ambergris and animal musk, so including both is redundant. The dry-down is prolonged, vanilla-scented, with the sweetness of oriental woods, a mix of tobacco, smoke, and incense. It is used in special circumstances, not intrusive, contained and elegant, but of great longevity and presence.

• JohnMilton

  September 30, 2019

  

  A book-worthy oriental bomb. It opens resinous to the max, you smell the olibanum right away, so the opening is sweet, slightly spiced, and with the warmth and ‘smokiness’ proper of burning olibanum. The heart phase is a challenge if you don’t have benzoin; it is INTOXICATING. I love it, but here it became cloying to me, mind you, I’m not saying it ruins the composition, but it can be tiring. It projects like a demon and there is a struggle between the olibanum and the benzoin that ends in a draw, both very clear. The dry-down is the best: resinous, balsamic, and with a sweet incense, cosy and mystical that makes you want to smell it until you lose yourself. In short, a YSL masterpiece, with extraordinary quality and performance. It’s worth the cost of over 200 euros. When for winter exclusively? Easily 10 hours.

• JohnMilton

  October 10, 2019

  

  A book-worthy oriental. Opens resinous to the max, you smell the olibanum right away, so the opening is sweet, slightly spicy, with the warmth and ‘smoky’ quality of burning olibanum. The middle phase is a challenge if you don’t wear benzoin; it’s INTOXICATING. I love it, but here it became cloying for me, watch out, I’m not saying it ruins the composition, but it can be tiring. It projects like a demon and there’s a struggle between the olibanum and the benzoin that ends in a draw, both very clear. The dry down is the best: resinous, balsamic, with a sweet, welcoming, and mystical incense that makes you want to smell it until you lose yourself. In short, a YSL masterpiece, with extraordinary quality and performance. It’s worth the cost of over 200 euros. When is it for? Winter exclusively. How long does it last? Easily 10 hours.

• FranSeatJones.

  August 26, 2021

  

  Caftan is incredibly elegant, sophisticated, wearable, and delicate. If it were more opulent, it would be eccentric. Few words have been said already, but if I am forced to describe this treasure, I would say it smells of oily resin, amber, with touches of incensed orange, something ecclesiastical. Literally, it smells like the best stick of incense without lighting it. Perfect for the coming cold. Day or night, very versatile and unique. I love how the labdanum is worked; it is much better balanced than in Le Lion by Chanel, which I find excessive. It lasts over 10 hours on skin and infinitely on clothes or hair. In its dry-down, it is a sweet amber combo without losing the incense, which is my favourite part. Incredible for a date. I am not an expert, but few aromas surprise me lately, and Caftan has managed it. Thanks to Ivancerio for the tip on the 125 ml deal. Is it expensive? It’s not cheap. Does it do something new? Not entirely, and it doesn’t need to. Is it worth it? More than enough. 10. One of my best blind buys.

• calvofe

  July 29, 2023

  

  An autumn morning, I accompanied my mother to the village market. Being off work due to a terrible molar, I had no better plan than to enjoy her company while carrying her shopping bags to spare her back pain. I sprayed on Caftan, the first perfume I spotted on the shelf. While chatting by the knickers stall, with cod and olives nearby, my mother encountered three cheerful octogenarians. They talked at length about their lives and gossip until one, puzzled, asked what scent was drifting through the air. She remarked it smelled like a church. Undoubtedly, it was me. I explained in a serious yet relaxed tone, very much like a 21st-century Pompey, about the fragrance and my hobby. The ladies were surprised and asked questions about my ethereal existence with the troublesome molar. It turned out that thanks to the aroma, I was winning over the octogenarians. I had to cut the conversation short as the toothache was becoming unbearable. I’d used it before without causing such an impression, but this time was different. I concluded it’s a scent that appeals to older people, as they are more accustomed to this type of fragrance. It is resinous, one of the best incense perfumes on the market, by far. The middle notes are sublime: Olibanum, Benzoin, and Styrax of the highest quality. Elegance, distinction, and opulence bottled up. I’ll leave you to play a game of tute.

• calvofe

  August 5, 2023

  

  One autumn day, with a throbbing molar, I accompanied my mother to the village market. I put on Caftan as it was the first one I saw on the shelf. At the knickers stall, opposite the cod stall, my mother encountered three octogenarian friends. When they asked about the aroma floating around, they commented that it smelled like a church. Undoubtedly, it was me. I explained in a serious yet relaxed tone about my passion for perfumes. The ladies were surprised and asked me questions about my life. Thanks to the scent, I was winning over the octogenarians. I had to leave because my molar hurt. I’ve used the perfume before without causing such an impression, so I conclude that older people prefer this type of aroma. It is resinous, one of the best incenses on the market, far superior to others. The heart notes are sublime: Olibanum, Benzoin, and high-quality Styrax. Elegance, distinction, and magnificence bottled. I’ll leave you to play a game of Tute.

• Rod Zaid

  January 15, 2024

  

  Smells incredible and is very original. The opening features resin, incense, and pepper; it sounds like a church but smells like luxury perfume, not a temple. It then evolves into something sweet, almost chocolatey but more caramelised than dark. This has happened to me and others. It is unique; I haven’t heard anything like it. So far, I’ve only received two compliments, both in the final phase (after 4+ hours): ‘your lotion smells delicious’ and ‘your perfume smells like chocolate, I love it’. I see it as elegant, opulent, casual yet formal, suitable for mild or cold climates. It is unisex, though I’d say it’s 65% male and 35% female. It lasts 7 to 9 hours on skin and days on clothes, projects strongly, and has a potent trail. The price isn’t cheap, ranging from 3,500 to over 5,500 MXN in shops, though there are niche perfumes that are more expensive yet perform worse. It comes in 125 ml, in a minimalist and elegant bottle with a magnetic cap. Overall rating: 8.