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    Side by side

    Iris Obsidian vs. Babycat

    Strikingly similar
    Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Babycat

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Babycat wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Iris Obsidian vs. Babycat
    Iris ObsidianBabycat
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20252022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerWill SouthardDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Iris Obsidian

    Smoky
    Amber
    Tobacco
    Warm Spicy
    Leather
    Powdery
    Balsamic
    Vanilla

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Black PepperVioletElemi Resin
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    IncenseOrris RootSaffron
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    TobaccoBourbon VanillaLeather
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Iris Obsidian vs. Babycat
    Iris ObsidianBabycat
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances whisper. This one leans in. The orris butter gives it real weight, the leather gives it history, and the smoke gives it a point of view worth having.Iris Obsidian
    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