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    Side by side

    Nabati Oud vs. Babycat

    Very similar
    Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Babycat

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Nabati Oud vs. Babycat
    Nabati OudBabycat
    ConcentrationParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20252022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristian ProvenzanoDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Nabati Oud

    Oud
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Animalic
    Rum
    Aromatic
    Soft Spicy

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RumCardamomSaffronStar AniseCinnamonBergamotAmbrette
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    LeatherAquatic NotesDavanaRoseIris
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    CedarwoodSandalwoodPatchouliAmberVanillaVetiverOud
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Nabati Oud vs. Babycat
    Nabati OudBabycat
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The opening is a statement. Rum and warm spice hit hard, and the star anise doesn't whisper. That's the divide, people who want oud to announce itself, and people who want it to breathe.Nabati Oud
    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