The opening for me is a smack of plasticky rubber, thankfully that doesn’t last too long, only a couple of minutes on my skin, but behind that..
The fresh citrusy resins with their warmth and spice are almost mouthwatering, complemented by the fragrant and spicy peppers.
Fresh juicy resins is a new thought for me lol
The warm fuzzy suede, and the creamy indulgent vanilla hold the fort. The vanilla is realistic as it should be. Somewhere between sweet and savoury.
A really sexy alluring scent.
Babycat is one of those fragrances which the masses praise simply for doing the bare minimum - it smells pleasant. It’s like when people praise celebrities for performing a basic human function. It’s a pleasant enough scent, but for so many people to call it ‘the best vanilla ever’ is a gross overstatement. It’s a nice, smooth, suede-y vanilla scent - it’s soft and creamy but holds back from becoming too sweet. This I imagine is thanks to the frankincense which is quite dry and slightly dense, alongside an overwhelming amount of pepper. It’s very peppery, too much for my taste. If anything, it instantly takes me to the realm of Bois D’Argent and Bois D’Iris - it’s nothing new or ingenious. YSL have taken a tried and tested scent profile and just put a very small spin on it. It’s nice, but lacking creativity.
Gawjuss! They've started restocking this in my country, I had to snatch a bottle. It's not a super sweet gourmand vanilla, it's much more boozy and deep. If you like deeper vanilla scents like MFKs Grand Soir, Montales Arabians Tonka or Kayalis Vanilla Royale, you'd likely enjoy Babycat!
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Best vanilla I have ever smelt.