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    Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Elixir vs. Babycat

    Very similar
    Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Babycat

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Elixir wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Elixir vs. Babycat
    Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 ElixirBabycat
    ConcentrationElixirEau de Parfum
    Launched20242022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerRosendo MateuDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Elixir

    Vanilla
    Amber
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Fruity
    Powdery
    Musky

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaffronSpicy Notes
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    CarnationLily of the Valley
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    AmberTonka BeanVanillaWhite MuskStrawberry
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Elixir vs. Babycat
    Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 ElixirBabycat
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity10+ hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The saffron opening is divisive. Some find it sharp. Others find it intoxicating. The real talk: that opening doesn't last. It's the kind of scent you want to wear to bed.Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Elixir
    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