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    Ode to Rose vs. Babycat

    Clearly related
    Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Babycat

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Babycat rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ode to Rose vs. Babycat
    Ode to RoseBabycat
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAnne‑Sophie Behaghel, Amelie BourgeoisDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Ode to Rose

    Rose
    Woody
    Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Patchouli
    Yellow Floral

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RoseYlang-YlangJasmine
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    GeraniumOrange Cassia TreeViolet Leaf
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    SandalwoodPatchouli
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ode to Rose vs. Babycat
    Ode to RoseBabycat
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Rose, but not the polite kind. This one argues. Geranium brings the tart, violet leaf the green, and the drydown refuses to go quiet. For people who want rose to mean something.Ode to Rose
    This is the YSL tuxedo translated into scent. Ropion understands the assignment: power without aggression, warmth without sweetness overload. The suede in the drydown is exceptional.Babycat