India Ink
Heretic ParfumEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
India Ink vs. Babycat
Is India Ink better than Babycat?
Babycat rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
warm spicywoodyaromaticamberbalsamicsmoky
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 India Ink and Babycat?
| India Ink | Babycat | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do India Ink and Babycat smell?
India Ink
Warm Spicy
Oud
Anis
Soft Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Amber
Balsamic
Babycat
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Leather
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Amber
Aromatic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do India Ink and Babycat share?
Top
FrankincenseCloveStar Anise
Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
Heart
Amyris
Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
Base
Oud
Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, India Ink or Babycat?
| India Ink | Babycat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about India Ink and Babycat?
Star anise opens like a dare. That sharp, almost medicinal snap cuts through the smoke before the oud settles warm and permanent. Not subtle. Never apologetic about it.India Ink
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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