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    Side by side

    Al Areeq Gold vs. Babycat

    Clearly related
    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: Al Areeq Gold vs. Babycat
    Al Areeq GoldBabycat
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Dominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Al Areeq Gold

    Leather
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Musky
    Smoky
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Animalic

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaffronBlack Tea
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    SuedeLeatherIncense
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    VanillaAmberwoodMusk
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Al Areeq Gold vs. Babycat
    Al Areeq GoldBabycat
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Leather fragrances often get labeled masculine. This one doesn't care. It's smoky and warm, rich and inviting, the kind of scent that makes you forget categories exist.Al Areeq Gold
    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