The World According to Arthur
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
The World According to Arthur vs. Babycat
Is The World According to Arthur better than Babycat?
Babycat projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
vanillaambersmokyaromaticbalsamicwarm spicymusky
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 The World According to Arthur and Babycat?
| The World According to Arthur | Babycat | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Fabrice Pellegrin | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The World According to Arthur and Babycat smell?
The World According to Arthur
Vanilla
Amber
Smoky
Aromatic
Balsamic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Musky
Babycat
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Leather
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Amber
Aromatic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The World According to Arthur and Babycat share?
Top
Tahitian vanillaGrapefruit
Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
Heart
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Clary sage absolute
Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
Base
IncenseTonka bean absolute
Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, The World According to Arthur or Babycat?
| The World According to Arthur | Babycat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The World According to Arthur and Babycat?
Arthur does not shout. The World According to Arthur whispers, smolders, and lingers near the collar. If you want a quiet presence with incense and vanilla at its core, this Portrait earns attention.The World According to Arthur
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
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