Yatagan by Caron Fragrance Review

[@ahmadsadikaljanabi]

This was a signature scent for Anwar al sadat an egyptian president back around ford presidency. Very complicated fragrant but a classic, it used to last long but i really dont know about newer formulations if it is still produced. Loved the kuros girlfriend reference. Love your reviews, keep them coming

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

That’s cool I didn’t know that, this is still being made but maybe it’s not as powerful as it once was. Glad you enjoy the reviews and thank you for watching and commenting dude !

[@karl8190]

If you're repelled by prices for obtaining vintage Yatagan you can try Les Copains Homme (1990). It is very similar and of impeccable quality (Diana de Silva).

[@Jakuby21]

I was wondering if anybody else experienced the same performance issues as me. It starts off so strong and then fades quickly, I'm very surprised by that. How unfortunate...

[@marcodonati572]

I adore Yatagan. I own both the modern version and a bottle from the late seventies, and they are quite similar under all aspects. This is one or the cases when the vintage is not worth paying crazy money to buy it.

[@OriginalMindTrick]

I say the same thing about Dior Eau Sauvage. I have both a vintage bottle and a new bottle and I actually prefer the new formulation. It's very heavy in citruses which tend to fade more over time than other types of raw materials.

[@ramboram03]

I have a vintage bottle from 1983, it is a castoreum bomb, the current version has dialed that down, the celery-like top note is more prominent but it ends up smelling quite animalic in the end as well.,

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

i love the scent so much i wished it lasted longer, thank you for watching and commenting sir!

[@ramboram03]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey It's a mood fragrance nobody in my age group ie early 30s would even consider this lol but there are a select few. I think it blooms best in the summer.

[@Mysticlees]

​@@ramboram03exactly, after your body heats up the fragrance blossoms

[@bluntlung420]

Dang man that thumbnail is sick. 🤣 Definitely gonna be picking this one up

[@sergiovazquez8599]

He could’ve put this one out for Kouros 😂 🤘

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

It’s one of the most interesting masculine classics I have I just wish it lasted longer on me but it’s still great !

[@bluntlung420]

@@shave-a-thon3415 Yeah, but if you get from FragranceNet the bottle will probably be 3 or more years old, an example would be that they sent me a bottle of one million that is 6 years old but neutered it has no projection and lasts 4 hours LMFAO hell no. You get what you pay for, if you look on the bottle or box it usually says that it goes off around 36 months with a small engraving that reads (36M) - I'd rather pay $20 to $40 more to get a bottle from 2019 or 2020.

[@bluntlung420]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey my top 3 masculine classics would be Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir, Ralph Lauren Chaps, and Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio. Drakkar for fall, Chaps for winter, and Acqua Di Gio for spring and summer. I just wish I could have tried the original DRAKKAR from the 70s 😔

[@shave-a-thon3415]

@@bluntlung420 A 6 year old bottle of One Million should be very strong because it's from 2014 or earlier and before the IFRA reformulations. If it's that weak, before opening you should 1) always first check the box (and flaps) for wear and tear, and the bottle and atomizer for scratches. 2) Then note the 1st spray and make sure it's not perfect. If you don't have to press once or twice for a full spray, the bottle has been used and repacked. 3) Note the seal of the cellophane and if possible check a box at Macy's to see if it's sealed the same way. Would you happen to have the batch code and the formula code on the box? It's either near the ingredients or is a Ref # on the bottom flap.

[@joeyj3000]

Thanks so much for the great video. I may have to pick up this one. I just got Quorum in and love it. Was my sotd. Keep the videos coming. Love the classics.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

This one is one of the most unique and masculine scents ever for sure!

[@patrickbateman4541]

This one borders on being a beast on me, but i think my sample is old, which is why i haven't bothered to track down a slightly older bottle yet! Awesome stuff

[@bromunn8102]

Thanks for the review. I'll own this one day. I enjoy the other 2 Caron's I have. Pour Homme and 3rd Man.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I’m looking forward to sampling the third man

[@snortchgortch4253]

3rd man is a fragrance I just can’t explain. It has clove in it and it’s not sexy or mainstream, but I like it a lot. It’s one I think about a lot and wear about every couple of weeks. It’s a very mysterious fragrance for lack of a better description, it’s so unique, manly stuff. I plan to purchase another bottle soon. Great for the office since it sits close, it’s meant more for the wearer in my opinion than the audience. It’s one of a very few that I would call a masterpiece.

[@nahuel.jaguar]

Thanks for the review! In my skin the performance feels similar to your appreciation! I thought it was just me! Thanks again! Love your videos

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Thank you for the support and for watching/ commenting dude!

[@sergiovazquez8599]

Man ! I was looking forward for this one yesterday on eBay 😂. Glad to see you just reviewed the rare Yatagan ! ✌️ .let’s watch ! 🍿

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Yatagan is a classic for sure! Hopefully you find one on eBay

[@shave-a-thon3415]

I should it have picked it up last year. Do a ctrl-f browser search for "2020" on the Fragrantica review page. They say it's changed: www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Caron/Yatagan-4024.html When Fragrancenet did have it, it was going for about $25 with the 35% discount code: imgur.com/a/tIcJpdp

[@rogergraves8108]

I agree it would be cool if it lasted longer. But smell wise it’s a 10. As Ramsey said it smells like leaves and pine needles on a forest floor after rain. So manly. Wish they made stuff like this still

[@tomasandreas7939]

You’ve tried Yatagan along with Kouros and Polo Green..I would love a review on Givenchy Gentleman (1974) as it is a personal holy grail fragrance from that era. Great review on a very unique fragrance, Yatagan is sadly a mild performer.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I have GG I just have not really worn it yet, I recently got it. And yes Yatagan did not seem to last long. Thank you for watching and commenting sir!

[@tomasandreas7939]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey it’s an acquired taste for sure, hopefully it’ll grow on you .. I look forward to more of your reviews!

[@JustinHight-py2sw]

The preference is only the newer. Bottles . It used to outperform stuff like vintage kouors. Or at least match it. Plust has darker castorieum

[@kombasanpracka]

For me this is a super masculine, rich confident dude's, uber bold dark smoky woody fragrance with 70's feeling but kind of timeless at the same time. I don't have the balls (and maybe age) to wear it in public, but at home ... oh yesss :)

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

it does not perform that well so you should just wear it in public and enjoy it, now in the cool months is the best time

[@Mysticlees]

Wear it dude, promise you, no one would smell you anyways. It's a total skin scent after 10 mins.

[@humblestates]

hey man enjoying your reviews a lot! Yatagan is one of my favourite juices, the whole analogy with Yatty 'banging' and Kouros filming is absolutely hilarious ;)))

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Haha great to hear you enjoyed the review ! Thank you for watching and commenting dude

[@sergiovazquez8599]

The thumbnail 🤘 🔥

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

It’s one of the blue scent killers lol

[@surfgreen111]

Good review (interesting cover with the flamethrower). Azzaro chrome/chrome lol. Will probably pass on this one given a large range of manly scents I have built up. I still do like a good Bleu de Sauvage water frag now and then. Lol

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

You should dump out your blue de Chanel and fill it with Yatagan that way you still can keep the blue bottle lol

[@mcscotty325]

I really like this one. I get similar vibes from Encre Noire. Smokey woods. I find Yatagan fresher and more wearable. Unfortunately, like Encre Noire performance is lacking.

[@beardy272]

@Scents of South Jersey - followed your tip on mcbag, great seller! One day with sample and am getting less cinnamon than Sybaris (88') - Puig and Witness (92') - Jacques Bogart, but definitely a dryer, less "sweet" & "appealing" quasi-forerunner to those. Also a slight nod to Homme de Gres (96') - Gres - Less comparable to "Globe" for sure. Not hating it 👍

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

One of the best sellers on eBay, and had a vast collections of so many different things for people to sample, glad you gave him a shot. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@aintnomeaning]

Sounds right up my alley - gonna get a sample for sure. Hilarious comment/pic towards the end lol🤣

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

If you are in the USA get it off of “Mcbag” on eBay, it’s a nice sized sample. Yatagan is one of the most masculine scents I’ve ever tried I really enjoy it. Thank you for watching and commenting dude!

[@djilyaz]

Cool, I get better performance out of it. If I get it on clothes, it won't go away till I wash it. I am putting it in rotation this fall.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Yeah I don’t get that much performance from it but either way I spray a lot of it then and I love the scent so that’s what matters lol

[@shave-a-thon3415]

Ike - what's the batch code of your bottle? That has everything to do it and determines whether you get an SRO performance! If you and Scents of South Jersey could compare formula codes on the box, that would be interesting, too. The formula code is usually near the ingredients or there's a "Ref." before the number.

[@megaren]

Hey Kelan, Just got Yatagan. I love it!I have something with me that smells similar. Aramis Devin. Have you tried it?These 2 are similar green, mean, fighting machines!

[@megaren]

Oh Kelan, Yatagan is banging your girlfriend whilst Kouros is filming!He..he..he. So funny yet so to the point mate!

[@Top_Lad]

That thumbnail though, damn you done did my boy cool water dirty man :p

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Hahaha it’s now hot water ...which is a flanker as I’m sure you knew

[@Top_Lad]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey Fragcom jokes are the best

[@Polo-mt9rb]

It will cost me 95 euros directly from the Caron Paris. Price. I think longevity is not a main problem in here but projection and silage. The longevity is average, probably. 5-6 hours as the others...vintage fragrances. Probably projection and silage are very weak. Great review

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Yes but this smells very unique, thank you for watching and commenting dude

[@TheSerpentsEye]

Love your reviews. Thanks for this one, Brother.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Glad you enjoyed thank you for watching as always dude !

[@joecochran7797]

I think you were fair. I purchased a decant and I really liked it but the lasting power leaves you wanting. I feel the opening is the best part of the fragrance, only wish that part lasted longer. But I have to agree with you that I would definitely take a 5hr scent vs a bomb that is so-so.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Yeah I was shocked that it was not a 12 hour scent lol but it’s a cool one to have for sure !

[@user-li1mj1jx2j]

Been on the Yatagan train since 2008, brother. Once you're on it, there's no getting off. I also like wearing it in the summer, it has a mediterranean countryside type of feel to it. The only downside is that projection and longevity are mediocre.

[@TheRealBrook1968]

I briefly owned this. I live in Asia six weeks out of the year and this transported me to an Indian market that had spices and rotting tropical fruits. I enjoyed the trip but didn't want to smell like that

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Haha “I enjoyed the trip” I hear you on that this one is not ideal for heat like that

[@GreenHolmes4326]

I loved the Yatagan banging the girlfriend while Kouros is filming.😆😆😆 I ordered a bottle of Yatagan and I am really eager to finally know it. If it is half as good as I've heard, it is worth every penny. Thanks for the review!

[@SirSmellaLot]

YOU CAN SAY YATAGAN! Get me on their marketing team! Thanks for the review, sounds really interesting!

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Dude I legitimately almost had the same joke “I sprayed it on and my girlfriend said Never do Yatagan !” Lol but I didn’t include it lol

[@SirSmellaLot]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey haha she sounds like a keeper with one liners like that!

[@TheBTEAMwins]

Ur performance was the same as me. Opens up so so heavy and dark masculine. Since yatagan is a sword of like Japanese ancient culture it reminds me of something the yakuza would wear way back then lol

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

A Yatagan is a Turkish saber, this should perform way better given how dense the smell is, but the scent is really good so I’ll forgive it lol

[@TheBTEAMwins]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey I wanna try this other one from the house....damn what’s the name...it’s something weird. Anyways: the bottle looks dark orange and dark gray. It’s none of the pour un homme line...this is something else

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

@@TheBTEAMwins Probably “Le 3’ Homme” I just ordered a sample from my eBay connect I am excited to try

[@TheBTEAMwins]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey no it’s not that one I found the name, it’s called L’Anarchist

[@cryptogoose8817]

great review - very funny with the Kouros and Yatagan similie: have you tried the other CARON frag - the third man (le troisieme homme) ? it is much better and I believe has better performance. Like the original Caron pour homme, the thrid man is a classic gentlemans frag. do try it

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I just got a sample ordered from the eBay seller I mentioned “Mcbag” he happened to have a sample of that too, I am excited to try it ! Thank you for watching and commenting sir!

[@gerganakardashimova5470]

Merry Christmas 🌲 and Happy New Year to All!

[@Armored_Saint]

This one (Yatagan) is so ballsy, even I almost can't handle it. Only outdoors and easy on the trigger. I got that Bowling Green (1986) it is really good so far, I like the spearmint and lemon verbena notes in it. If you like Taxi, and I know you do, you'd like Bowling Green. Only Jovan Musk has that much spearmint from my experiences. 🍃

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

It’s so earthy I really enjoy it, I need to give bowling green more wear I have it but my initial impression was so so

[@brianh.9688]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey Definitely give it another try. I remember you saying once about BG that you wondered if the bottle you got had gone off. BG is so inexpensive, perhaps get a different one. It really is one of my all-time favorites and I'd be surprised if you didn't like it. It seems right up your alley.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

@@brianh.9688 I did get a different one a 3.4oz cuz it was so cheap, I have not given it a full wearing mainly because when I tried it again I still thought it was just okay but now it’s the season for it I feel

[@OakleytheRottie]

Great take on Yatagan but an overall 7.5 is not close, it’s a masterpiece. You’re right on all the individual aspects though.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

It’s a solid score lol it fell short in performance so I had to ding it some points lol it’s such an awesome scent though very different I really enjoyed it

[@rogergraves8108]

He only gave it 7.5 because of performance. The smell is a 10. I heard older bottles are beyond beast mode

[@justaddlight]

Does Kouros post his vids? 😂 Was on the fence with this one for a long time. Ditto with Le 3 Homme, but luckily I ended up picking that one up. They're becoming more difficult to find now. Great to hear that you enjoy the scent!

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Haha I’m sure he does lol Yatagan is a great scent I just wished it performed better

[@paultrumbull]

You said Kouros…and I said yes please. Enough said. Order now.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Not so much with the scent being similar just the strength of it. Thank you for watching and commenting Paul !

[@impulse8274]

Davidoff cool water is a good crutch too keep it too last longer

[@bahtiyar.d]

Here is something I wanna suggest to you to improve your videos: 1) Buy a ring light for lighting. 2) Get a stylish backdrop suitable for your style. 3) Adjust the angle of your camera 4) Get a good lavaliere microphone

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

thank you !

[@Polo-mt9rb]

We are trying to find out how those fragrance smell in here. Who cares about the design of the room.

[@jhors7777]

Thank you for posting this helpful video

[@iceho6460]

I was curious about this one. Bought a half used bottle dead cheap. Upon smelling it reminded me of a Chinese medicinal herbal alcohol ointment I used for bruise injuries, that smell last longer and cheaper and also conjure up some familiar smell of 80s punks I walked pass as a kid. I think this is the fragrance they wore. Although unique smell among current genre of fragrances, for me it brings up some unpleasant memories, so it was quickly sold off.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

It’s crazy how a fragrance can put you back into a time / place from the past, that’s unfortunate in terms of it being about Yatagan but that has happened to me with other scents. Thank you for watching and commenting dude!

[@TheFragranceWardrobe]

Think I’ll order a sample of this.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Absolutely give it a try, the scent is awesome!

[@Grodd70]

Yatagan is a favorite of mine from House of Caron only second to Yuzu. Where Yuzu is fresh, Yatagan is not. It has a dark wood feel, what it smells like to me is Incense (from Church as a kid) It is good but I don't think a lot of younger men would like it, its more for people into classic scents and wear it in cool weather or a night scent.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Yes I agree, I enjoy it a lot but it’s definitely unique! Thank you for watching!

[@brunogiambroni1422]

Debating on blind buying this one. Read a review that said this smells like Quorum with slightly better performance?

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

It’s way better than quorum, get a sample first for sure, that eBay seller has good sized samples, quorum is good but this is higher quality, I can’t remember how quorum performed on me though. Thanks for watching Bruno !

[@brunogiambroni1422]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey I’ll check it out, for sure! Quorum performs so poorly on me I need to spray 12+ times for any semblance of longevity, unfortunately. Have you tried L’Anarchiste from this house?

[@lancehunter4425]

Great video, enjoy your humour. I’ll take a look for it and see how much it is. McBag needs a better handle, sounds like a McDonalds promo. I digress... Cheers 🇨🇦

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Thanks lance! Glad you enjoyed, definitely try a sample and give “Mcbag” a “McTry” Lol

[@jphunger3555]

Great video, agree on performance, after picking up Yatagan about a year ago and using it, the biggest disappointment has been performance. why is that, given the note breakdown, is this from reforms or has it always? I was hoping it was olfactory fatigue

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I can’t explain it, the amount of notes the strength of the opening and scent depth etc it should be at minimum an 8 hours lasting scent but I get 3-5 max

[@jphunger3555]

Yeh I can barely pick it up after 3-4 hours, but what a great scent for that first 3 hours, thanks for giving us your take on this one

[@JustinHight-py2sw]

I fucking love Yatagan.

[@OakleytheRottie]

Yatagan is my Kouros. The vintage is a couple notches better as far as performance.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Kouros is my Kouros 🤣 Lol thank you for watching and commenting dude !

[@Freddoroll]

Looks like an interesting fragrance... I would try it! I love oriental notes

[@willieortiz4479]

Have to get this one for sure

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

It’s so good I just wish it performed a bit longer but the scent is awesome

[@kjh4595]

This one sounds like a burley monster lmao, any chance you're dropping a YSL Rive Gauche video? Picked up the the Fine American Blend edt on your recommendation

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

That’s exactly what it is lol but as far as rive gauche I’m shocked at myself I have not done one yet it’s definitely happening soon! How do you like American Blend ??

[@kjh4595]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey Hell yeah! And I should be getting it in this week! Some other Barbershop bangers I've been enjoying have been Barrister and Mann Seville edt (US) & Floid Blue edt (Spain)

[@richardaubrey382]

Excellent review as always ! My favorite Caron is Le 3’ Homme or “ Third Man “ as it’s known . Totally beautiful gentleman’s barbershop type scent and inexpensive too. Same bottle style.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

@@kjh4595 you’ll love American blend it’s so good, I am happy it still is around since RG is discontinued

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

@@richardaubrey382 that is next on my “to try list” do you have a sample ? I almost missed this comment it’s a reply to another comment. Hopefully you get some new people buying some samples

[@Davis.Official]

This the only caron I haven't tried .. also want to pick up the newest release .. once it hits discounters

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Definitely try it out I’d think you’d like it, worth getting a sample

[@shave-a-thon3415]

One Fragrantica review says the 2020 version "is a joke". Take a look at what Fragrancenet used to charge for the older version: imgur.com/a/tIcJpdp Using a 35% off code, it would haven $25. That was 2015, so they probably had the stronger 2014 and earlier bottles which were before the IFRA regulation formula change.

[@PapierDeutscher]

Yeah, recently heard about Yatagan, but also about the bad performance. Would be great if you could make a video about good and longlasting pine fragrances.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I have some green scents coming up soon! The scent of Yatagan is awesome I just wished it lasted longer

[@PapierDeutscher]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey That Thumbnail at 0:21 lmao. Looking forward for the green scents.

[@Criglet7]

I want to get this one!

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Definitely worth getting a sample to try, I loved it once I tried it. Thank you for watching and commenting sir !

[@yabadabadoo-world]

I love this fragrance

[@ahmetbakibasci8070]

Being Turkish. I feel like I just have to own this by default? Yea it do

[@carondiorov4155]

this is in top 5 of the mans pafums of all time...

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

It’s such a great masculine scent I really Like it ! Thank you for watching and commenting sir!

[@user-dd8cu7hd5m]

Hey man, do you find it a bit 'salty'? I love it on everything except my own skin, which underlines this salty aspect of the fragrance. Kind of reversed gourmand.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

I don’t get salty and I don’t get the “celery” vibe I love the scent it just is gone within 3-5 hours for me which is unfortunate. Thank you for watching and commenting sir!

[@Mikeaveli2682]

I get it. Smells like marinating meat

[@patrickbateman4541]

@@Mikeaveli2682 yeah the spices i know what you mean. Like Christmas trees with Christmas table dinner. Love it though!

[@keithc187]

Sebastian the Perfume Guy said Yatagan is similar to Aramis Devin, but less animalic/pissy.

[@kuldeepsingh-ce3su]

I agree with you

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Thank you for watching and commenting sir !

[@kuldeepsingh-ce3su]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey It appears that your taste and mine match. I love smelling Yatagan but hate its performance. I have seen your review on Zino, and I am agree there too. I bought open black after watching your review. It's smell is good but projection and longevity is poor. What do you say about your open black. Thank you.

[@shave-a-thon3415]

@@kuldeepsingh-ce3su Fragrances are all about the batch and formula codes. I've been buying for nearly 50 years. Many go into dept. stores and buy an expensive fragrance today after testing it and don't even realize the notes change, nor understand if it's not strong, they'll have to bring their arm or shirt to their nose to smell it after an hour.

[@kuldeepsingh-ce3su]

@@shave-a-thon3415 Thank you.

[@matthewburden9403]

I do not understand what you mean by performance regarding fragrance. One wears a fragrance that they like. I have used Yatagan since it first came out and find it to be Caron's wood-based waters to resemble cedar or oil-of-cedar. Yatagan wears strong, not made for every one, and is an acquired taste to most, which lingers, as many fragrances do, leaving me wondering about your concept of performance, which in many respects, exposes your inexperience.

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

It’s a simple concept Matthew lol I wear it and when I no longer notice the scent I then make note of the amount of time I felt it lasted on me personally. It’s a KZbin review that I made about a cologne. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Mysticlees]

I think this smells amazing but the performance sucks ass. I think its worth its $50 price tag but beyond that, don't pay anything more for it. It doesn't last at all. Total skin fragrance, if that's what you're into