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    Mexican Vanilla 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: Mexican Vanilla vs. Babycat
    Mexican VanillaBabycat
    ConcentrationCologneEau de Parfum
    Launched20112022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerSergey KarovDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Mexican Vanilla

    Sweet
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Fruity
    Amber
    Honey
    Nutty

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CognacApricotFrench PastriesBergamotYuzuPineappleStar Anise
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    HoneyBeeswaxDark ChocolateHazelnutCaramelTobacco LeafCinnamonCoconutYlang-YlangLily of the ValleyGardeniaJasmineHeliotrope
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    Bourbon VanillaPralineSiam BenzoinTonka BeanMuskAmberPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverOakmoss
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Mexican Vanilla vs. Babycat
    Mexican VanillaBabycat
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    It's sweet. Unapologetically, generously sweet. But here's what sets it apart: the sweetness doesn't flatten or disappear. It deepens. Coconut cream, hazelnut, dark chocolate.Mexican Vanilla
    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