Velvet Royale
Habibi NYEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Velvet Royale vs. Babycat
Is Velvet Royale better than Babycat?
Babycat rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Elemi Resin
aromaticfresh spicypowderywoodybalsamicambermusky
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Velvet Royale and Babycat?
| Velvet Royale | Babycat | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2022 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Quentin Bisch | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Velvet Royale and Babycat smell?
Velvet Royale
Citrus
Aromatic
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Woody
Fruity
Balsamic
Babycat
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Leather
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Amber
Aromatic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Velvet Royale and Babycat share?
Top
Elemi ResinPlumBergamot
Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
Heart
VioletCashmeranLily of the Valley
Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
Base
BenzoinOudPatchouliVanilla
Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
Elemi Resin
Frankincense resinOlibanumElemi resin
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanilla
Bourbon Vanilla
Woody Notes
Oud
Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Velvet Royale and Babycat work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Velvet Royale or Babycat?
| Velvet Royale | Babycat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Velvet Royale and Babycat?
The violet here isn't prim. It's dusty, weighted with powder and the warmth of skin. Plum keeps it sweet without flinching. Cashmere holds it close. That's the whole argument.Velvet Royale
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
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