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Caron Yuzu Man
Caron

Yuzu Man

citrus
woody
fruity
sweet
fresh spicy
green
gourmand
EDT · 2011 · men

Caron is a storied French fragrance house founded in 1904, known for creating bold, character-driven scents that prioritize quality and distinctive compositions over trends. Yuzu Man carries forward this legacy with a fresh yet nuanced approach to men's fragrance.

The fragrance opens with a bright, zesty combination of yuzu, lemon verbena, and basil that immediately signals freshness and herbal complexity. The heart shifts into more unusual territory with black fig and pistachio joining fruity notes, creating a slightly sweet, almost gourmand character that prevents the scent from feeling one-dimensional. Virginia cedar, sandalwood, and spices anchor the dry-down with a woody, mildly spiced warmth that grounds the composition without overwhelming the earlier brightness.

Yuzu Man works best for those seeking a citrus fragrance with real depth and an interesting pivot toward fruity-nutty territory. It's versatile enough for daily wear but compelling enough for someone who wants their scent to have some story. The overall profile fits The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader.

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Main Accordsreported by community
citrus
100%
woody
100%
fruity
75%
sweet
75%
fresh spicy
75%
green
75%
gourmand
50%
aromatic
50%
herbal
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Yuzu
Yuzu
The Japanese citrus that smells like a more complex, aromatic lemon, tart and zesty but with a floral, almost herbal undertone. Yuzu is sharper and less sweet than most Western citruses, giving it a modern, almost cool quality. It has become a hallmark of contemporary niche perfumery.
Lemon Verbena
Lemon Verbena
Herbaceous, lemony, and slightly green, lemon verbena is the refined, aromatic cousin of lemon zest. It has a lemon-meets-herbal quality that reads as clean and summery without ever smelling like cleaning product. A classic note of Mediterranean colognes and fresh chypres.
Basil
Basil
Sweet, spicy, and vividly herbal, basil has a green freshness with slightly anise-like and peppery facets that make it more complex than most culinary herbs. In perfumery it adds a lively, Mediterranean quality and pairs beautifully with citrus and woody notes. An underused note that rewards those who seek it out.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
black fig
black fig
The darkest, ripest, and most honeyed variety of fig, black fig has a particularly rich, jammy sweetness with a slightly fermented, wine-like depth. It is fuller and more indulgent than standard fig, with less of the milky, green quality. Used in warm fruity oriental compositions.
Fruity Notes
Fruity Notes
Pistachio
Pistachio
Green, slightly sweet, and gently nutty, pistachio has a unique freshness among nut notes, with a clean, slightly herbal quality alongside its sweetness. It reads as lighter and more modern than hazelnut or almond, with a faint green note that keeps it from feeling too heavy. Used in contemporary gourmand and oriental compositions.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Virginia Cedar
Virginia Cedar
Warm, slightly sweet, and clean, Virginia cedarwood is the most commonly used cedar in mainstream perfumery. It has a familiar, pencil-cedar smell with a soft warmth that makes it universally approachable. Less assertive than Atlas cedar, it acts as a quiet, reliable base note in hundreds of commercial fragrances.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Spices
Spices
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match86% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Aristocrat86% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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The Homesteader82% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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Precision over excess. Always.
Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
citrus100%woody100%fruity75%sweet75%fresh spicy75%

Caron Yuzu Man— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Yuzu Man is $48.04. Without a coupon the lowest price is $48.04. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Caron fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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$48.04 at FragFlex. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
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Yes. The current best price is $48.04 and MSRP is $55.00. At $48.04 you save 13% vs retail.
What does Caron Yuzu Man smell like? +
Caron is a storied French fragrance house founded in 1904, known for creating bold, character-driven scents that prioritize quality and distinctive compositions over trends. Yuzu Man carries forward this legacy with a fresh yet nuanced approach to men's fragrance. The fragrance opens with a bright, zesty combination of yuzu, lemon verbena, and basil that immediately signals freshness and herbal complexity. The heart shifts into more unusual territory with black fig and pistachio joining fruity notes, creating a slightly sweet, almost gourmand character that prevents the scent from feeling one-dimensional. Virginia cedar, sandalwood, and spices anchor the dry-down with a woody, mildly spiced warmth that grounds the composition without overwhelming the earlier brightness. Yuzu Man works best for those seeking a citrus fragrance with real depth and an interesting pivot toward fruity-nutty territory. It's versatile enough for daily wear but compelling enough for someone who wants their scent to have some story. The overall profile fits The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader.
What are the notes in Caron Yuzu Man? +
Top: Yuzu, Lemon Verbena, Basil. Heart: black fig, Fruity Notes, Pistachio. Base: Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Spices.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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