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    Side by side

    Essence Vanille vs. Babycat

    Clearly related
    Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Babycat

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Babycat rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Essence Vanille vs. Babycat
    Essence VanilleBabycat
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20242022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMichael NordstrandDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Essence Vanille

    Vanilla
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Soft Spicy

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Key Lime
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart—
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    VanillaCoriander
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Essence Vanille vs. Babycat
    Essence VanilleBabycat
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some vanilla fragrances feel like they're apologizing for being sweet. Essence Vanille isn't one of them. Key lime keeps everything sharp, coriander keeps it grounded.Essence Vanille
    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