CABAN EAU DE PARFUM
The pea coat fascinating warmth embodied by the comfort of tonka bean in a sophisticated scent.
THE OLFACTION
Inspired by YSL’s sleek, empowering pea coat, CABAN reveals the innate elegance and sophistication of a simple olfactory shape, built around warm, lush tonka bean absolute. Precision-tailored by the Master Perfumer Carlos Benaïm, the precious material’s almond, caramel, hay and tobacco facets define an olfactory silhouette as assertive yet cozy as the sailor’s woolen coat.
Run through with boldly woody tones, this fascinating tonka is textured with bright spices. Airy, fresh, and electric with a fruity facet, pink pepper absolute reflects light like carved golden buttons on a couture YSL caban. Tactile and sleekly sophisticated, CABAN embodies a modern look with a raw yet enveloping impact.
THE INSPIRATION
It was the very first piece Yves Saint Laurent presented under his name, in 1962. Opening his fashion show, worn with white shantung pants and mules, the thick wool double-breasted overcoat worn by sailors to ward off the cold and the rain -- the caban, or pea coat – was reinvented as a couture garment. And paved the way for Yves Saint Laurent’s signature style, which borrowed from menswear to make women feel comfortable and confident. Turning the simplicity of a practical garment into the ultimate form of refinement, YSL’s caban has shown its range throughout the years, asserting a marine-inspired look or nonchalantly worn over a sleek cream satin gown… The Caban is more than just a single garment; it's a symbol of the YSL style, its clean lines and structured shape contributed to the distinctive YSL timelessly sophisticated silhouette.
The Caban conveys a sense of confidence and power. When a person wears a Caban, they adopt a garment that creates a sense of self-assuredness and boldness without compromising its fascinating elegance.
LE VESTIAIRE DES PARFUMS
Le Vestiaire des Parfums is the unique haute parfumerie wardrobe that inherits the style and spirit of Yves Saint Laurent. An olfactory interpretation of the couturier’s iconic pieces, materials and emblematic addresses, crafted by the most renowned perfumers.
KEYWORDS
Exclusive collection, fragrance, high end fragrance, perfume, exclusive, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent Parfum, Saint Laurent Beauté, Tonka, bean, pink pepper.
TYPE
Unisex Fragrance.
In Caban, the tonka bean reveals a captivating warmth with a subtle pink pepper spicy facet. Blending fascinating comfort and allure, this scent can be worn from dawn till dusk.
Pink Pepper Oil, Black Pepper Oil, Elemi Oil
Heart notes
Olibanum Resinoid, Osmanthus
Base notes
Sandalwood Oil, Tonka Bean, Patchouli Heart
ALCOHOL ● PARFUM / FRAGRANCE ● AQUA / WATER / EAU ● COUMARIN ● ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE ● ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE ● BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE ● GERANIOL ● LIMONENE ● TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE ● CITRAL ● CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 ● CI 14700 / RED 4 ●
YVES SAINT LAURENT’S ELEVATION FROM SIMPLICITY TO REFINEMENT

THE FASCINATING
ELEGANCE OF
YVES SAINT
LAURENT’S STYLE
AND SPIRIT IN
A TONKA
The caban, a garment originally designed for sailors, became a symbol of timeless sophistication and feminine empowerment thanks to Yves Saint Laurent's 1962 reinterpretation. This elevation of a utilitarian piece into a symbol of feminine empowerment and timeless sophistication became a cornerstone of the YSL style.
THE OLFACTIVE SILHOUETTE

THE SCENT OF FASCINATING ELEGANCE
Warm, lush tonka bean absolute crafts a scent as assertive yet cozy as the woolen coat.
The tonka bean's almond, caramel, hay, and tobacco facets are enhanced by the bright, airy spice of pink pepper, reminiscent of golden buttons.
The epitome of the couturier’s style, from the architectural purity of the bottle’s angled cut
to the luxurious glass reflections. The emblematic grain de poudre enhances its precious cap and textured label, crafted in Yves Saint Laurent’s favorite color, black—unveiling the daring character of his spirit.