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    Side by side

    Upper Class vs. Caftan

    Very similar
    Caftan by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Caftan

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2015
    New comparison

    Caftan wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Upper Class vs. Caftan
    Upper ClassCaftan
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20162015
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerAntonio ViscontiCalice Becker
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Upper Class

    Amber
    Sweet
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Iris
    Powdery
    Fruity
    Aromatic

    Caftan

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Leathery NotesRaspberryCoriander
    Pink PepperBergamotGreen Mandarin Orange
    Heart
    FrankincenseBurmese oudIrisCedarwood
    FrankincenseBenzoinStyrax
    Base
    LabdanumMyrrhVanillaAmbergrisOakmoss
    LabdanumMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Upper Class vs. Caftan
    Upper ClassCaftan
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The name says it all, and it means something different now. Not privilege. Confidence that doesn't argue. Warm spice, powdery iris, and a base that holds. Wear it when you don't need anyone to notice.Upper Class
    The frankincense at its heart is not subtle. It announces itself in a way that some will read as church incense and others will call magnificent, and that's the draw.Caftan