Is Alexandria Fragrances Tomcat a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Babycat?

Tomcat Extrait

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Babycat Eau de Parfum bottle Babycat EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
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2022 Year 2023
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Babycat EDP
Babycat is a seriously divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it vanilla that's not for the faint of heart. Expect to hear everything from 'masterpiece' to 'cat piss' - definitely don't blind buy this one.
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Our Verdict - Tomcat Extrait
Tomcat is a smooth and daring reinterpretation of a renowned icon, offering a versatile and long-lasting scent that balances playful energy with sophisticated depth. It’s a popular choice for those who want to make a statement.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Babycat EDP A Tomcat Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Babycat EDP
Tomcat Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Frankincense 54% vs 54%
Saffron 45% vs 45%
Vanilla 42% vs 19%
Suede 36% vs 56%
Pepper 36% vs 31%
Elemi 32% vs 39%
Pink Pepper 31% vs 28%
Cedar 21% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Pepper 36% vs 31%
Elemi 32% vs 39%
Pink Pepper 31% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Frankincense 54% vs 54%
Saffron 45% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 42% vs 19%
Suede 36% vs 56%
Cedar 21% vs 24%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Babycat Tomcat
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Babycat

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent opening and strong, long-lasting projection make it a poor fit for the office. Babycat excels in evening and formal date settings due to its sensual and luxurious character and impressive performance, though some find it versatile enough for more casual, cool-weather moments.

Tomcat

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

With its bold, long-lasting nature and warm spicy accords, Tomcat is best suited for evenings and social events. While versatile enough for some casual wear, its intensity makes it less ideal for office or active sport environments.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Suede, Cedar, Pink Pepper

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Babycat EDP
Tomcat Extrait
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