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Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent· 2022

Babycat

8.61.9KTypically ~$110

Black at first spray; bourbon vanilla is what stays on skin. Best in fall, made for dates.

CreamySpicyLeatheryOrientalPowdery

Scent profile

Top notes

Black Pink Pepper Black Pepper Elemi Pink Pepper

Heart notes

Olibanum Saffron

Base notes

Bourbon Vanilla

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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