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    Amber Wave vs. Babycat

    Clearly related
    Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Babycat

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Babycat rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Amber Wave vs. Babycat
    Amber WaveBabycat
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerLuca MaffeiDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Amber Wave

    Amber
    Salty
    Musky
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Ozonic NotesSea MineralsPink PepperMandarin Orange
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    GeraniumLabdanumLeatherSaffronWoody Notes
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    AmbroxanStyraxFrankincenseOud
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Amber Wave vs. Babycat
    Amber WaveBabycat
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Marine fragrances often play it safe. Amber Wave doesn't. That sea-salt opening is honest, almost stark, before amber and oud take over. Eight hours of presence.Amber Wave
    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