Babycat Eau de Parfum vs Bourbon Baby - 2556 Eau de Parfum
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
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 lean leather, amber, woody
Adds resin, drops elemi
Where to buy
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