Babycat

Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent is a dark, warm vanilla fragrance with a pronounced leathery suede base, accented by fresh spicy notes and a sweet incense core. The scent begins with a sharp, smoky pepper and resinous balsamic notes, creating a slightly synthetic or plastic-like impression for a few minutes, but this quickly integrates into a rich, creamy vanilla that feels both gourmand and sophisticated. The vanilla is not overly sweet—instead, it's deep and slightly scorched, with a soft, powdery warmth that lingers long after the initial flash. As it dries down, a subtle smokiness from frankincense and olibanum emerges, balanced by the delicate dryness of saffron and cedar, all wrapped in a plush suede-like texture. The fragrance is unisex in character and performs well in cooler weather, though some users find it too pronounced or animalic on the skin. It does not fade into obscurity—its sillage remains moderate to strong for many hours, and the dry down feels intimate and close to the skin, especially after five to six hours.