Caban
The Caban formula is a type formula in the Oriental Woody family: 50 raw materials decoded by GC-MS and rebuilt so you can make it yourself, using materials you can order rather than captives no shop will sell you. It opens with Elemi, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, a heart of Osmanthus, Olibanum, settles on Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Patchouli. Below you can see every ingredient of Caban; unlock the formula to reveal the exact percentages and recreate it yourself for a fraction of the retail price.
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Exact percentages, dilutions and dosages for all 50 materials, plus the calculator that scales the recipe to any amount.
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How it worksComposition
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See exact percentages, dilutions and dosage for every one of the 50 materials in this composition.
Anatomy of this formula
What follows is not published anywhere else: it comes from comparing this composition against the other 796 in the catalogue.
Its signature
These materials appear in few other formulas. They are what makes Caban recognisable.
- Delta Dodecalactone in 9 of 796 formulas
- Sulfurol in 27 of 796 formulas
- Osmanthus Absolute in 33 of 796 formulas
- Dihydro Alpha Ionone in 34 of 796 formulas
- Dimethyl Benzyl Carbinyl Butyrate in 40 of 796 formulas
Built from the same palette
If you have the materials for this one, you are halfway to these.
- Scandal Pour Homme Absolu 28 materials in common
- Opus XIV Royal Tobacco 27 materials in common
- Sauvage Parfum 27 materials in common
- MYSLF Le Parfum 26 materials in common
Complexity
50 materials, against a catalogue median of 60. Leaner than 73% of the formulas here: fewer materials to buy and to weigh.
The shared backbone
Materials this formula holds in common with most of modern perfumery.
- Iso E Super in 691 of 796 formulas
- Coumarin in 524 of 796 formulas
- Vanillin in 496 of 796 formulas
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FAQ
What is the Caban formula?
The Caban type formula is a Oriental Woody composition of 50 raw materials, decoded by GC-MS analysis and rewritten so every material can actually be bought. It is our own interpretation, not a copy of anyone's sheet.
What notes are in Caban?
Caban features notes of Elemi, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Osmanthus, Olibanum, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Patchouli.
How many ingredients does the Caban formula have?
The Caban formula contains 50 raw materials, each identified by GC-MS and rebuilt with buyable materials.
Is this the exact Caban recipe?
Yes. The unlocked formula lists every material with its exact percentage and dilution, which is what you need to weigh it at home. The ingredient list on this page is public; the dosages come with the formula.
How much does it cost to make Caban at home?
Making your own Caban from the raw materials costs a small fraction of a retail bottle — the exact materials and quantities are in the unlocked formula, plus a batch calculator to scale any amount.
Do I need experience to use the Caban formula?
No. The formula is already in parts per 100, and the batch calculator turns it into the grams to weigh for whatever amount you want to make. You need a 0.01 g scale, perfumer's alcohol and the raw materials on the list.
