Yves Saint Laurent 2025 EDP

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Babycat Raw Bourbon

by Dominique Ropion

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Yves Saint Laurent Babycat Raw Bourbon is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Dominique Ropion. Babycat Raw Bourbon opens with Pepper and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Resins, Saffron, and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Suede, Cedar, and Vanilla. Yves Saint Laurent's Babycat Raw Bourbon carries an Acquired verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This is a bold, modern take on vanilla, polarising some with its spicy, leathery opening but ultimately delivering a seductive depth with stellar performance. Not for the faint-hearted, it stands out from the crowd.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
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Babycat Raw Bourbon Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper54%
Pink Pepper46%
Heartas listed
Saffron35%
Frankincense33%
Resins32%
Baseas listed
Vanilla42%
Suede36%
Cedar21%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong, long-lasting projection and bold vanilla-suede-spice profile make it less suitable for an office, where it might be overwhelming. However, this intensity is perfect for dates and evening formal events, ensuring you make a memorable impression. Some find it versatile enough for refined casual wear, especially in cooler weather.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Raw Bourbon opens with a sharp kick of black and pink pepper, quickly ushering in a rich heart of warm, resinous frankincense and exotic saffron. This spicy-amber warmth settles into a luxurious base where smooth suede mingles with creamy vanilla and dry cedar, creating a complex, dark, and utterly captivating aroma that’s both fierce and comforting.

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