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    Splendeur Absolu vs. Babycat

    Very similar
    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: Splendeur Absolu vs. Babycat
    Splendeur AbsoluBabycat
    ConcentrationAbsoluEau de Parfum
    Launched20232022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerBertrand DuchaufourDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Splendeur Absolu

    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Woody
    Sweet
    Rum
    Musky
    Aromatic

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitBergamotRum
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    ChocolateDriftwoodCardamom
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    Bourbon VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodWhite Musk
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Splendeur Absolu vs. Babycat
    Splendeur AbsoluBabycat
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

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    Real talk

    Chocolate and vanilla is a crowded room. What separates Splendeur Absolu is the rum, not as a gimmick but as a structural choice. It keeps the sweetness honest.Splendeur Absolu
    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