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    Upper Class vs. Caftan

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    Caftan by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Caftan

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2015
    New comparison

    Is Upper Class better than Caftan?

    Caftan wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Occasion overlap
    LabdanumFrankincense
    amberfresh spicy

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Upper Class and Caftan?

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

    Scent DNA

    How do Upper Class and Caftan smell?

    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

    What notes do Upper Class and Caftan share?

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Resinous Notes
    LabdanumFrankincense
    FrankincenseLabdanumStyrax
    Oriental Notes
    MyrrhVanilla
    Benzoin
    Spicy Notes
    Coriander
    Pink Pepper

    Where they fit

    When and where do Upper Class and Caftan work?

    Spring
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Upper Class or Caftan?

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

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Upper Class and Caftan?

    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

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