Caftan
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Caftan vs. Akkad
Is Caftan better than Akkad?
Caftan projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
FrankincenseLabdanumBergamotStyrax
amberwarm spicybalsamicfresh spicy
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The essentials
What's different between Caftan and Akkad?
| Caftan | Akkad | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Calice Becker | Delphine Thierry |
| Best season | Winter | — |
Scent DNA
How do Caftan and Akkad smell?
Caftan
Amber
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Akkad
Amber
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Woody
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Caftan and Akkad share?
Top
Pink PepperBergamotGreen Mandarin Orange
Clary SageBergamotMandarin
Heart
FrankincenseBenzoinStyrax
FrankincenseCardamomElemi ResinStyrax
Base
LabdanumMusk
AmberLabdanumPatchouliVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanumStyrax
FrankincenseLabdanumElemi ResinStyrax
Citric Notes
BergamotGreen Mandarin Orange
Bergamot
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
Vanilla
Spicy Notes
Pink Pepper
Cardamom
Where they fit
When and where do Caftan and Akkad work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Caftan or Akkad?
| Caftan | Akkad | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Caftan and Akkad?
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
The clary sage opening is a gamble, herbal and almost medicinal before the citrus cuts through. Within the first phase, frankincense and elemi arrive to reshape the composition, creating a smoky,.Akkad
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