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    Gothic II Perfume Oil vs. Babycat

    Clearly related
    Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Babycat

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Babycat wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Gothic II Perfume Oil vs. Babycat
    Gothic II Perfume OilBabycat
    ConcentrationPerfume OilEau de Parfum
    Launched20042022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerLoree RodkinDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Gothic II Perfume Oil

    Warm Spicy
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Floral
    Balsamic
    Patchouli
    Smoky
    Amber

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Clove
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    IncenseVanilla
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    FrankincensePatchouli
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Gothic II Perfume Oil vs. Babycat
    Gothic II Perfume OilBabycat
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The incense leans devotional. But the vanilla that follows? It knows what it's doing. Warm, resinous, and built for anyone who finds sweetness in shadow. Not a safe choice. Worth it, though.Gothic II Perfume Oil
    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