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    Encens Lumière vs. Babycat

    Moderately 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: Encens Lumière vs. Babycat
    Encens LumièreBabycat
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-SereniDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Encens Lumière

    Amber
    Smoky
    Warm Spicy
    Floral
    Balsamic
    Metallic
    Leather

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Saffron Blossom
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    IncenseFreesia
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    Frankincense
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Encens Lumière vs. Babycat
    Encens LumièreBabycat
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Incense and freesia make an unusual pairing in perfumery. Here, they coexist in a way that feels natural, with the smoke adding depth and the floral bringing a subtle brightness.Encens Lumière
    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