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    Side by side

    Otello vs. Babycat

    Otello by Epicò bottle

    Otello

    Epicò
    Eau de Parfum2022
    Clearly related
    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: Otello vs. Babycat
    OtelloBabycat
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Dominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Otello

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Patchouli
    Cacao
    Nutty
    Sweet
    Earthy
    Vanilla

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomChiliMandarin Orange
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    CocoaDriftwoodHazelnut
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    VanillaHoneyPatchouli
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Otello vs. Babycat
    OtelloBabycat
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The chili at the opening is either your favorite thing or a dealbreaker. No middle ground. But give it 15 minutes, the sweetness finds you, the smoke wraps around it.Otello
    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