Yatagan Cologne

Details and Care

Caron Yatagan cologne is a classic men's eau de toilette that has been on the market since 1978. The scent profile is green and aromatic with strong notes of wormwood, patchouli, cypress and musk. The aroma of this cologne is dark and deep, making it somewhat polarizing among people who collect fragrances. Many people compare the smell to a wild forest and note that it is powerfully masculine. If you enjoy unique and bold fragrances with intense woody and green notes, Caron Yatagan cologne is one you will need in your collection.

Fragrance Family

Green, aromatic

Scent Notes:

Top Notes: pine, galbanum, lavender, mint, wormwood

Middle Notes: cypress, patchouli, oakmoss

Base Notes: frankincense, musk

Questions and Answers

Q: How does Caron Yatagan cologne smell?

A: Yatagan cologne for men smells green, herbaceous, aromatic, fresh, spicy, smoky, earthy, rich, intense, woody and musky. Caron has not released information on the full scent profile, but the general consensus is that the top notes are herbal and woody with pine, galbanum, lavender, mint and wormwood (artemisia) coming together to create an invigorating and bright opening. In the heart, cypress and patchouli dominate alongside a bit of oakmoss. The base notes are frankincense and musk. Because Yatagan cologne is a very bold fragrance, you will want to keep it for specific settings and occasions such as when spending time outdoors hiking, camping or picnicking. It makes sense as an evening and night cologne and will turn heads. So, if you're feeling adventurous, you can wear it on a date or to the bar.

Q: Where do you apply it?

A: To increase the longevity of the masculine fragrance, spray onto your major pulse points such as behind your ears, at the base of your neck, on the wrists, behind the knees and in the inner elbows.

Q: What is the fragrance concentration?

A: Similar to other eau de toilette products, you can expect Yatagan cologne to have between 5%-10% fragrance concentration.

Q: Is Yatagan cologne for him or her?

A: Caron Yatagan cologne is a fragrance for men. It smells like wet dirt, trees, sweet and spicy smoke and musk, which many men will find pleasing.

Q: Does it last long?

A: You don't have to use much of Yatagan to get good longevity from the product. With two to three sprays, the aroma will linger for up to six hours.

Q: What fragrances smell similar?

A: Eloge du Traitre by Etat Libre d'Orange, Barbier des Isles by Comptoir Sud Pacifique, and Phileas by Nina Ricci are all similar masculine scents to check out.

Q: What season should I wear Caron Yatagan cologne?

A: The perfect time of year to wear Yatagan cologne is fall when the many facets of herbal, green and woody notes match the climate of damp, decaying leaves and cool autumn air.

Q: Where can I buy it?

A: Perfume.com is perhaps one of the best online fragrance retailers to shop this men's fragrance because we offer the widest selection of authentic perfumes and colognes, competitive pricing and top-notch customer service.