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    Nirvanesque vs. Babycat

    Nirvanesque by Haute Fragrance Company HFC bottle

    Nirvanesque

    Haute Fragrance Company HFC
    Eau de Parfum2022
    Very similar
    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: Nirvanesque vs. Babycat
    NirvanesqueBabycat
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerVincent RicordDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Nirvanesque

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Leather
    Rum
    Balsamic
    Woody

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RumDavanaMyrrhLabdanum
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    LeatherCashmeranFrankincense
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    VanillaTonka BeanBenzoinOudMusk
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Cashmere and vanilla is a cozy combination on paper, but add the smoky oud and boozy davana and this becomes something with actual edge. Sweet enough to comfort, dark enough to intrigue.Nirvanesque
    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