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    Smeralda vs. Babycat

    Smeralda by Tiziana Terenzi bottle

    Smeralda

    Tiziana Terenzi
    Extrait de Parfum2025
    Very similar
    Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Babycat

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Smeralda vs. Babycat
    SmeraldaBabycat
    ConcentrationExtrait de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20252022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerPaolo TerenziDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Smeralda

    Citrus
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Green
    Sweet
    Powdery

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin OrangeSicilian pink grapefruitMintGingerCognacItalian MyrtleBlack Pepper
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    RoseTobaccoIrisAmbergrisCedarCinnamon
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    Bourbon VanillaLeatherPatchouliFrankincenseLabdanumMuskVetiver
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The sillage announces itself from the first spray, tobacco and leather in the drydown make sure the room knows you were here. Some will find that bold. Others will call it exactly right.Smeralda
    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