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    Side by side

    Vetiverve 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.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vetiverve vs. Babycat
    VetiverveBabycat
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Dominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vetiverve

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Soft Spicy
    Musky

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bitter OrangeBergamot
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    CuminPink PepperCarnation
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    VetiverSandalwoodMyrrhMusk
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vetiverve vs. Babycat
    VetiverveBabycat
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is vetiver for people who actually like vetiver, not the cleaned-up French version, but the real thing. Earthy, mineral, with a weight that sits close to the skin.Vetiverve
    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