Gold II
WIDIANEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Gold II vs. Babycat
Is Gold II better than Babycat?
Babycat rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Saffron
aromaticvanillaamberpowderywarm spicybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Gold II and Babycat?
| Gold II | Babycat | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Gold II and Babycat smell?
Gold II
Aromatic
Citrus
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Rose
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Babycat
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Leather
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Amber
Aromatic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Gold II and Babycat share?
Top
SaffronGrapefruitJuniper Berries
Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
Heart
VioletLeatherRaspberry
Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
Base
VetiverCashmeranMusk
Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Gold II or Babycat?
| Gold II | Babycat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Gold II and Babycat?
The name promises opulence, but Gold II delivers something better: restraint that still means something. It won't fill a room on first spray, it earns attention the slow way.Gold II
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
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