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    Woods / Icelandic vs. Babycat

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    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: Woods / Icelandic vs. Babycat
    Woods / IcelandicBabycat
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20212022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerBertrand DuchaufourDominique Ropion
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Woods / Icelandic

    Woody
    Amber
    Mossy
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Earthy
    Nutty

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GingerMyrtleBergamotBlackcurrant
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    Guaiac WoodFrankincenseHazelnutViolet
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    CedarwoodAmbergrisMoss
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Woods / Icelandic vs. Babycat
    Woods / IcelandicBabycat
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is not a safe, crowd-pleasing fragrance. The sharp ginger and medicinal moss notes are intentionally challenging, creating a stark, memorable profile.Woods / Icelandic
    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