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Yves Saint Laurent Babycat EDP

Yves Saint Laurent Babycat EDP

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HomeYves Saint Laurent Babycat
Oriental Vanilla · 2017 · Anne Flipo
Babycat opens pear, mandarin-orange, ginger and settles into vanilla, cedar, white musk after hour four.
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Yves Saint Laurent Babycat EDP
$376.99

Black and Pink Pepper and Black Pepper over a bourbon vanilla base.

Black and Pink Pepper and Bourbon Vanilla for year-round wear.

The Scent

Yves Saint Laurent Babycat opens bold and smoky, leading with Black and Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and elemi for its first impression on the skin. It softens into a heart of Olibanum and Saffron, the character that carries it through the middle hours. It rests on a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Suede and Cedar, the lingering trail it leaves behind.

Notes

Top · 0 to 30 min
Black and Pink Pepper
Black Pepper
elemi
Pink Pepper
Heart · 30 min to 3 hr
Olibanum
Saffron
Base · 3 hr and beyond
Bourbon Vanilla
Suede
Cedar

Performance

Longevity 10h
Sillage moderate
Projection above-average

Seasonal Performance · Ambient Temperature

25°F 55°F optimal 30–51°F 75°F 75°F+

Hits its stride in cool to cold weather between 30 and 51°F.

Time of Day

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Built for evening wear from 17:00 to 23:00, projecting best after sunset.

When to Wear

Wear it for
  • Cool-weather evenings out
  • Formal and business-formal settings
  • Autumn and winter date nights
  • Occasions that call for a confident signature
Skip it for
  • ×Hot beach or poolside settings
  • ×Very casual daytime errands
  • ×Workplaces with low-fragrance policies

About the Brand

Yves Saint Laurent is the house behind this release, part of a catalog that spans a range of fragrance styles. This leather composition sits among its offerings for wearers seeking that profile at an accessible price.

Community Pulse

PerfumeM Editorial Notes

Our take · expert review

Wearers consistently describe Yves Saint Laurent Babycat as a leather scent defined by black and pink pepper, black pepper and elemi. The bourbon vanilla and suede base draws the most mentions for the impression it leaves.

Customer Reviews

4.6

★★★★★

11 reviews

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  • 4 ★ 2
  • 3 ★ 1
  • 2 ★ 0
  • 1 ★ 0
Reviews (11)
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Recommended

Exactly what I wanted

The Black and Pink Pepper opening is gorgeous and it settles into Bourbon Vanilla beautifully. Lasts me a full day.

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Tyler M.
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Recommended

My new daily

Reach for this most mornings. Lasts about 10 hours with moderate sillage. Reads leather without being loud.

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Brandon L.
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Recommended

Smells expensive

Punches above its price. Black and Pink Pepper up top, Bourbon Vanilla underneath. Will rebuy.

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Amanda S.
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Recommended

Worth it

Quality juice for the price. Lasts about 10 hours with moderate sillage. The Black and Pink Pepper to Bourbon Vanilla transition is smooth.

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Michael B.
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Recommended

Better than expected

Wasn't sure at first but the Black and Pink Pepper grew on me fast. Now it's in my rotation.

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Sean D.
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Recommended

Nice and versatile

Works for both work and evenings. The Suede keeps it interesting all day.

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Daniel W.
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Exactly what I wanted

The Black and Pink Pepper opening is gorgeous and it settles into Bourbon Vanilla beautifully. Lasts me a full day.

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Sarah M.
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Recommended

Nice and versatile

Works for both work and evenings. The Bourbon Vanilla keeps it interesting all day.

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Zoe K.
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Recommended

Exactly what I wanted

The Black and Pink Pepper opening is gorgeous and it settles into Bourbon Vanilla beautifully. Lasts me a full day.

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Grace P.
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Recommended

Worth it

Quality juice for the price. Lasts about 10 hours with moderate sillage. The Black and Pink Pepper to Bourbon Vanilla transition is smooth.

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James R.
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Recommended

Nice and versatile

Works for both work and evenings. The Olibanum keeps it interesting all day.

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David K.
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Should You Buy?

Yes, if
  • You want a fragrance for cool-weather evenings out
  • You want a fragrance for formal and business-formal settings
  • You want a fragrance for autumn and winter date nights
Skip, if
  • ×You're after something for hot beach or poolside settings
  • ×You're after something for very casual daytime errands
  • ×You're after something for workplaces with low-fragrance policies

Common Questions

What does Yves Saint Laurent Babycat smell like?

Yves Saint Laurent Babycat opens with Black and Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and elemi, moves through a heart of Olibanum and Saffron, and settles on Bourbon Vanilla, Suede and Cedar. Overall it reads as a leather fragrance.

How long does Yves Saint Laurent Babycat last?

Expect around 10 hours of wear, with moderate sillage and above average projection that settles closer to the skin over time.

Is Yves Saint Laurent Babycat good for year-round?

Yes — its leather profile suits year-round wear, both daytime and evening depending on the occasion.

What are the main notes in Yves Saint Laurent Babycat?

Top: Black and Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and elemi. Heart: Olibanum and Saffron. Base: Bourbon Vanilla, Suede and Cedar.

Is Yves Saint Laurent Babycat suitable for daily wear?

It works as a versatile signature; its moderate sillage keeps it appropriate for both casual and dressed settings.

Does Yves Saint Laurent Babycat have good projection?

Projection is above average in the opening hours, driven by its Bourbon Vanilla, Suede and Cedar foundation, before it softens to a skin scent.

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30 days to change your mind. You have a full month from delivery to return your bottle for a refund. Sealed bottles in their original packaging are welcomed back at any time within that window.

Tried it and it's not for you? Fragrance is personal, so we make it easy. If you've lightly tested a bottle (under 5% used), email us and we'll work something out — most of the time we can still take it back and refund a meaningful portion. Just reach out and we'll talk it through.

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