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    Vanilla Barka vs. Babycat

    Very similar
    Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Babycat

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Vanilla Barka rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vanilla Barka vs. Babycat
    Vanilla BarkaBabycat
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20212022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerDominique RopionDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vanilla Barka

    Vanilla
    Amber
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart—
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    Tonka BeanVanillaFrankincense
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vanilla Barka vs. Babycat
    Vanilla BarkaBabycat
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Every vanilla fragrance promises warmth. Barka adds a pulse of frankincense that cuts the sweetness clean. It's still sweet. But it has a point of view.Vanilla Barka
    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