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    Velvet Royale vs. Babycat

    Very similar
    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: Velvet Royale vs. Babycat
    Velvet RoyaleBabycat
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20212022
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerQuentin BischDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Elemi ResinPlumBergamot
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    VioletCashmeranLily of the Valley
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    BenzoinOudPatchouliVanilla
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Velvet Royale vs. Babycat
    Velvet RoyaleBabycat
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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