Essence No. 4 Oud EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Bourbon Baby - 2556 EDP
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one sparks strong opinions. For some, it's a refined, approachable oud that introduces the note with class. For others, it's a harsh, medicinal beast that repels all within five feet. Definitely not a blind buy.
Bourbon Baby captures YSL Babycat Raw Bourbon's peppery-saffron-vanilla arc with a confident opening, but the suede-cedarwood base reads simpler and fades faster than the original's rich, boozy drydown.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
While some find this wearable everywhere, its strong oud and spicy character make it better suited for evening wear and formal events. Its projection means it might be too much for close-quarters office environments, but it shines on a date or at a sophisticated gathering.
Seasons
The spicy amber-vanilla profile is warm and enveloping, best suited to cooler months rather than summer heat.
Occasions
A bold, boozy-sweet spice character suits evening dates and relaxed nights out over conservative office settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both share Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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