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    Vétyver Messager vs. Babycat

    Clearly related
    Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Babycat

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Vétyver Messager rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vétyver Messager vs. Babycat
    Vétyver MessagerBabycat
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20262022
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerNathalie FeisthauerDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vétyver Messager

    Aromatic
    Amber
    Vanilla
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Mossy
    Woody

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CorianderBerriesGrapefruitLavenderCardamomBergamotApple
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    GeraniumHedioneCarrot Seed
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    OakmossVetiverBenzoinTonka BeanAmbroxanAmbretteVanilla
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vétyver Messager vs. Babycat
    Vétyver MessagerBabycat
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is not a loud fragrance. The opening is confident but short-lived, and the drydown rewards those who appreciate restraint. Vetiver lovers will find a loyal companion here, while anyone expecting.Vétyver Messager
    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