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    Nude Effect 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: Nude Effect vs. Babycat
    Nude EffectBabycat
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20252022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerDominique Ropion
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Nude Effect

    Musky
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Amber
    Woody

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Orange BlossomLime
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    JasmineSaltSandalwood
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    MuskTonka Bean
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Nude Effect vs. Babycat
    Nude EffectBabycat
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    Real talk

    The salted jasmine will divide the room. That's the point. Some people don't want to smell like they tried. Those who do won't stop reaching for it. Nude Effect is for the wearer who knows that.Nude Effect
    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