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    Groove Xcape vs. Caftan

    Strikingly similar
    Caftan by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Caftan

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2015
    New comparison

    Is Groove Xcape better than Caftan?

    Caftan rates higher with the community.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    Black PepperBenzoinLabdanum
    amberwarm spicybalsamicfresh 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 Groove Xcape and Caftan?

    Key facts: Groove Xcape vs. Caftan
    Groove XcapeCaftan
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232015
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerKarine Vinchon-SpehnerCalice Becker
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    How do Groove Xcape and Caftan smell?

    Groove Xcape

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Balsamic
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Smoky

    Caftan

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Groove Xcape and Caftan share?

    Top
    Black PepperCardamomGingerElemi Resin
    Pink PepperBergamotGreen Mandarin Orange
    Heart
    IncenseMyrrhRoseMimosa
    FrankincenseBenzoinStyrax
    Base
    CedarBenzoinLabdanumPatchouli
    LabdanumMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Resinous Notes
    LabdanumElemi Resin
    FrankincenseLabdanumStyrax
    Spicy Notes
    Black PepperCardamomGinger
    Pink Pepper
    Oriental Notes
    BenzoinMyrrh
    Benzoin

    Where they fit

    When and where do Groove Xcape and Caftan work?

    Spring
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Groove Xcape or Caftan?

    Community verdict: Groove Xcape vs. Caftan
    Groove XcapeCaftan
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Groove Xcape and Caftan?

    The incense-and-rose pairing is either why this fragrance becomes your signature or why it gets returned. If you're into smoky florals, it's the version worth having.Groove Xcape
    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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    About Groove Xcape vs. Caftan.