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    Side by side

    Gong vs. Babycat

    Gong by Floraïku bottle

    Gong

    Floraïku
    Eau de Parfum2025
    Clearly related
    Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Babycat

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Babycat projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Gong vs. Babycat
    GongBabycat
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20252022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Dominique Ropion
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Gong

    Citrus
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    YuzuMandarin OrangePink Pepper
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    DorayakiBlack Pepper
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    VetiverSandalwoodGuaiac WoodSiam Benzoin
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Gong vs. Babycat
    GongBabycat
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Gong is not a safe blind buy. The Dorayaki note is unusual, almost edible, and the drydown leans into smoky wood territory that may surprise those expecting a standard floral or citrus.Gong
    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