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    Babylon vs. Babycat

    Babylon by Penhaligon's bottle

    Babylon

    Penhaligon's
    Eau de Parfum2019
    Very similar
    Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Babycat

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Is Babylon better than Babycat?

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    Saffron
    woodyvanillawarm spicypowderyfresh spicyaromatic

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Babylon and Babycat?

    Key facts: Babylon vs. Babycat
    BabylonBabycat
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristophe RaynaudDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Babylon and Babycat smell?

    Babylon

    Woody
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    Aromatic

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Babylon and Babycat share?

    Top
    CorianderNutmegSaffron
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    Cypriol
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    VanillaCedarwoodSandalwood
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Spicy Notes
    CorianderNutmegSaffron
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperSaffron
    Woody Notes
    CedarwoodSandalwood
    Cedar
    Oriental Notes
    Vanilla
    Bourbon Vanilla

    Where they fit

    When and where do Babylon and Babycat work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Babylon or Babycat?

    Community verdict: Babylon vs. Babycat
    BabylonBabycat
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Babylon and Babycat?

    This is for someone who wants warmth without aggression. Babylon opens with real spice, saffron, nutmeg, coriander, then folds into vanilla and cedar that stays close and warm.Babylon
    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

    The hunt

    Where to buy Babylon and Babycat

    Best price by size: Babylon vs. Babycat
    BabylonBabycat
    Best offer$301.86ecosmetics

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