Dear Perfume Guy! You did the right thing going to Galeries Lafayette Haussman. They have all the limited editions. A few years ago it was the only place that still had my favorite, Narciso for her - Oil perfume!
The problem to me is not the price, it's that it comes in such big bottles. In my country I can only choose 75 ml or 125 ml, which are both way too much product. I have a lot of fragrances, so that big of a bottle I will never ever finish. I prefer buying 30 ml or maybe 50 ml.
Ropion has a great partnership with YSL, he was behind the Y line and many of the L'Homme and La Nuit flankers. Wish he would talk them into reviving Rive Gauche again.
You are particularly handsome today Sebastian..I have been waiting to hear your take on this fragrance. This one is getting a lot of hype..and I am so tickled that you know of a more affordable alternative! It is soo cool they are both created by the MAN Dominique Ropion! I mean- it's almost impossible to get your hands on Babycat right now anyway...so, I will check out the alternative first! Thank You...xoxo
Babycat is available at Holts in Canada, so I did test it out and it instantly reminded me of Mateu #5. Insanely so. I did purchased it, because it's stunning, but I'm really questioning my decision. On my skin, they are very similar.
Babycat is very nice, but ysl Caban is nicer! Have you tried that release yet! Can you do a video on Caban! I've gotten so many compliments wearing that one. Very strong, stays on my shirts for days, even after I wash them!
I have both Babycat and Vanagloria (thanks to your recommendation, Sebastian) and I love them both! On my skin, I find that the Vanagloria is definitely lighter, especially on the opening with fruity notes from the pineapple accord. The Babycat to me is deeper and richer, more smoky. Both are similar, for sure, just those subtle differences on my skin. Also, just fyi, the YSL’s Le Vestiaire collection is generally available in both 75ml and 125ml bottles, so there are two different price levels accordingly.
Hey Sebastian, awesome video. You are right. Babycat is quite similar to Amouage attar Vanilla Barka. Also Rosendo Mateu no. 5... Looking forward to the Le Vestaire Top 10
this is a fenomenal fragrance! sprayed myself with it in the shop and on myyy I am getting it! expensive but so worth it. mind blowing for me . appreciate your alternatives
Für mich riecht Babycat fast zu 100 Prozent wie Valjues Six der zumindest hier in Deutschland sehr gut zu bekommen ist. Und er ist günstiger. Danke für die tollen Beiträge
This is giving similar notes to BDK’s new Ambre Safrano. Wondering which of the two to pick for that ambery, leathery vanilla I’m craving. Have you experienced that one yet? Also, Babycat is a reference to a famous YSL print. Those who know the house well will appreciate the reference
Agreed. Black Peppers = incense to my nose. I have real trouble distinguishing between the two. Rosendo Matheu 5 is near identical to Vanagloria, so we've got another dupe
Thank you for this review/info! I just ordered a sample of the Vanagloria (LOL it sold out on Ministry of Scent so quickly after you posted this! But, Etsy to the rescue). I have a small decant of Babycat and just got the "inspired" version by Dua called "Vanilla Baby" delivered today, hoping it would be close. I only sprayed a half hour ago so this is early thoughts...they are VERY similar in the opening, but then the Dua version leans heavy on the frankincense note (at least on me) the longer I sit here, even though that's not a note listed, that's almost all I'm getting...I am totally transported back to the church pews of my childhood lol. It's a lovely scent, but the vanilla seems to be SO quickly lost, whereas the Babycat vanilla note lingers and is what makes it feel like such a beautiful balance of the sweet and smoky/incense-y notes all the way through.
I compared samples of the two as many people said on fragrantica they saw similarities between them and indeed Babycat starts to smell like Vanagloria half an hour after application. However, if I had to choose I would prefer Babycat because it is warmer and more cozy to me 🐱
With the euro and pound so close to the usd, now is probably the time to get stuff from Europe. Because what goes up.....well, it won't be so fun after that. Appreciate that alternative Sebastian. Perfumers love to recycle ideas.
When I tried this one in store, it didn't do anything for me. I walked out instead with their other new release Lavalliere. I'll have to revisit Babycat another time. Fortunately this collection is fairly easy to get in store in Dubai.
I noticed this trend that perfumers kind of copy themselves across different brands. Little disappointing tbh, considering the fact that Mr. Ropion is indeed one of my favorite perfumers as well. Thanks for the review!
I've got to sample Babycat when I was in Berlin, but the first fragrance that came to mind was Rosendo Mateu no. 5 and to be honest I prefer that one more, so in the end I didn't buy it. I have Vanagloria at home, but to me Vanagloria is more similar to Penhaligon's Babylon, but without the incense. I guess I must try them all again. Thank you for the video!
@@marisamountaki Yes, you smell the rubber in the opening similar to no. 5, but not so intense and after it is a mellow version of no. 5. It is nice and sexy, but pity it has that rubber note.
@@unicornifelici6135 Yep, I bought mine in Milan from Rinascente for 151€ (they gave me 10% discount), but on the Italian YSLbeauty website it's still 104€ for 75ml and 150€ for 125ml! They are sold out, though, unfortunately!
This is a weird one. He's right about it being a smokey, incense-y gunpowdery vanilla. if you want to smell like a suede jacket that someone loaded up with fresh baked cookies and left hanging in hippy head shop, go for it. It doesn't repel but it doesn't draw you in either. I'm left wondering, why? I might consider it, if they cut the price in half.
I appreciate the review. It's nice to see something I've never explore. It's nice to learn from someone who is knowledgeable and doesn't act silly. As,I have mentioned before I have bad anxiety and Frangrances help me with that. Weird for most people to understand. I'm building a great collection and have come along way from my 1 bottle of Armani code 5 years ago..lol.Tha KS again for your reviews and knowledge.
I finally got a decant of this and it was almost an instant love. about 30 minutes later i couldnt stop smelling myself. I didnt think I would like it since I hated Mateu Rosendo 5. But this smells a tad like Rosendo mateu 5 but not overwhelming rubber i also get a similar vanilla to Guerlain SDV. This is sexy and yummy. its 10 celcius today and its a bit sweet. I dont so quickly buy a bottle but i did quickly after trying it and sadly a year later almost i got it from debijenkorf in the Netherlands and it was €297 the prices must have really gone up. I love powdery fragrances and this smells how i wanted tobacco vaniile to smell i love the smell of tobacco leaf and i know theres no tobacco note in it but the smokiness gives me that smell and its delicious and sexy!
Great review. I smelled it but didn't get a sample. It didn't grab me but I might go back to Holts and grab a sample. I just have so many samples to work through, even if I got a sample, it could be months before I try it.
Would Babycat be a good replacement for the discontinued Prada original amber perfume? I really enjoy the way you explain the fragrances and similarities!!! Great video!!!
Recently purchased and It reminds me a lot of Matiere Premiere, Encens Suave but YSL doesn’t have that ever so slight coffee note. Both are a little too clawing for me tbh.
Haven't tried any of the two but if they're that similar I go for Vanagloria. I also heard that it's similar to Rosendo Mateu No. 5. Thanks for the review Sebastian!!!
To me it's not similar to Rosendo Mateu No. 5. This is Vanilla and Rosendo is more Amber plus this is very dry and the Rosendo is very syrupy! But then again all noses are different! :)
It seems to me that it's common practice among master perfumers to use similar formulations when creating different perfumes for different houses. Alberto Morillas comes to mind: Chopard Nuit des Rois vs his very own Perfect Oud.
Fragrances are so much cheaper to buy in France now because of the conversion rate. It’s so annoying because I’ll look at the French website and things will say like 190 euro and the Euro and the dollar are about equal now so if you bought in France you’d be buying for $200, but the US website will say like $350. Makes me want to wait till I go back to France again before I buy some of these expensive fragrances
I buy a lot of my perfumes from Europe for this exact reason. You can get a selfridges membership for I believe $50 for free shipping if for a year and have access to a lot of exclusives and niche fragrances that are much cheaper than here in the states. It’s worth it if you buy a lot. Also jovoy has a minimum spend of $400 for free shipping or else I believe it’s $50 shipping, but when I order there I always do at least $400 worth to get free shipping and I can get 4 niche fragrances for the price of 2 over here in the states. Another good site is nose perfumery, they have free shipping to the states with a 200 dollar spend and again, way better prices.
@@vannamae__ thank you for these tips! I've been incredibly frustrated not being able to get these new scents in the states so I am going to check out self ridges right now! 👍
I’m subscribed with Selfridges. So I pay $40-$50/year, then add the tax. Which really isn’t that much of a discount. I’m fortunate to be able travel once or twice a year to Paris and will wait till then … and get reimbursed at custom airport.
It really depends on what perfumes you’re buying when it comes to selfridges. I buy a lot of my BTV perfumes from them and even after tax, it saves me 60-100, sometimes more depending on the perfume because on the BTV website you have to pay $300 plus tax for free shipping and I just bought another BTV the other day actually and paid $258 for it tax included on selfridges. I saved $80 on it purchasing it that way. Jusbox is another brand that you can get a good discount on and not to mention the exclusives that are only sold there you have access too. I have some awesome limited editions I snagged at a great price. Even Babycat is soooo much cheaper on there. It’s 230 with tax for the biggest bottle meanwhile sellers in the states are selling it for $350 and up. Totally worth it imo to shop on selfridges and take advance of their membership program. And the cash back from rakuten when using the site also helps save even more.
I just received Tuxedo in the mail from Neiman Marcus which is the only place that had it. I guess it’s been discontinued, it’s absolutely a beautiful scent. So far it’s my fiancé’s favorite, I have always heard Women love Tuxedo. And I compared it to Moustache and it’s not even close. Tuxedo is far superior perfumery. I’m definitely going to get more into this line, can’t wait for the video on the line to drop today. Great review.
@@Xtina19 yeah now it is, Babycat is hard to get now, but my 10ml has been getting me by until they get some stock in. It’s as good, maybe I dare say better than Tuxedo.
I have a fragrance with a similar box design and the problem is that the top fits too well creating high air pressure to build as you're closing it. What I do is wiggle it at an angle to release some of the pressure.🤔🤔
I was looking forward to this video. Selfridges carries Babycat but they sell out really fast!! I go on their website every day I might get lucky 🍀 😂. Is Babycat different from Lune Feline? I am waiting on my Lune Feline to come in. But I’m also thinking if is worth having both or are they different?
Just received a sample of Vanagloria, and all I'm getting an hour after application, is the sense that I fell into a vat of Lagavulin (a very peaty scotch whiskey). No vanilla so far. Actually Vanagloria reminds me more of Xerjoff's LUXOR sans the cinnamon.
Babycat isssss EVERYTHING! 😻😻😻Why are you not a fan of Attars? Just curious. Vanilla Barka is amazing too but it is a little pricey. I love anything Dominique Ropian does.❤
I have Penhaligon’s Eau the Audacity: same perfumer, same scent. Babycat copycat. Surprised is not mentioned. I actually prefer it to Babycat which is slightly rougher.
Sadly it's not sold in the USA. But I recommend Vanagloria from Laboratorio Olfattivo. In fact it's currently featured in my latest ScentClub Kit you can find it here: theperfumeguy.net/products/scentclub-kit-008
@@ThePerfumeGuy You can now order it online from Selfridge's. Lunatic that I am, I ordered a bottle and then two weeks later purchased three backups (just in case YSL never gets it to the States). BABYCAT, C'EST MOI!
I want, I want Sebastian. Just for the name and even though I have Vanagloria thanks to you and your review from last year. I love Babycat name and been wanting since you announced in a video. Great review.
@@ThePerfumeGuy 😢😢😢 so sad! It bought it at YSL boutique so the perfume is legit. The downside is that they changed the presentation and now is crap! And the price is ridiculous
It's a toss up which is more femme. But to me Vanille Antique by Byredo is more similar to Dionissio by Terenzi as discussed in this video: ruclips.net/video/1x9NNRtILEQ/видео.html
Thanks for doing this review Sebastian , I have been wanting Babycat for so long . I almost pulled the trigger on Vangaloria last week from a previous review . This sounds like a great alternative . Cheers Brutha 😎
I'm definitely interested in trying this YSL fragrance, and I've been interested in trying the L.O. I'm almost certain that Dominique Ropion would use those ingredients in a good way: I enjoy Costume National Homme (EDP and Parfum) and Issey Miyake Noir Argent. Also, thanks for the info. concerning the price differences between the U.S. and the E.U.
I have never smelled Vanagloria, so I cannot comment on that, BUT when I first smelled Babycat, I thought it was a near dupe of Rosendo Mateu 5. It’s just as sweet and has the right type of smokiness, the only diff my nose detects is a bit more oud in the RM5, making it a bit more edgy. But I mean, they are so close, i feel owning both would be somewhat redundant. Right now, I cannot get my hands on a FB of Babycat 😢, so I’m enjoying RM5, but when I do, I might get rid of the 5… 🤷🏼♀️
Nice review! as always! You are one my favourite reviewers and love love and trust your advices. I found Babycat online and bought it for 297 euro for 125 ml and I've didn't dare to open yet since I want to find the 75 ml first or buy Vanagloria(actually that will be next). However I need to do my research since is sold out everywhere except on that online store. I don't know why is sold out everywhere since is a 2022 fragrance?
i really wonder where would you plase tuxedo(i know its dry ,thats what i like that woody vanilla , and on your skin may have longevity issues but if you layer it with terre d hermes as i have said in a previous comment almost a year ago it last even longer and is sexier )in that rated list .....
I loved your demo of the box. The same thing happened to me - how frustrating. I couldn't understand why when I put the perfume back in its little square indent, the top of the box would not attach smoothly. So easy to drop.
So glad to hear you’ll be covering the Le Vestaire collection. I’m slowly getting into it now and really enjoying it. Interested to hear your take. Cheers.
I have a friend traveling to France this Wednesday, I have asked them to try to track me down a bottle of babycat. Any advice I could relay to them to help find it? 🙏
I don’t know why Dominique Ropion “the master perfumer” is keeping copying his creations once& twice, he did the exact thing with FM the promise & OmanLuxery Oud Acquilaria, they’re almost identical, with little minor differences.. Nice video as usual Sebastian..
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Dear Perfume Guy! You did the right thing going to Galeries Lafayette Haussman. They have all the limited editions. A few years ago it was the only place that still had my favorite, Narciso for her - Oil perfume!
ugh but I just need a fragrance called babycat on my shelf and I need to be able to tell people i’m wearing babycat when they tell me I smell amazing
The problem to me is not the price, it's that it comes in such big bottles. In my country I can only choose 75 ml or 125 ml, which are both way too much product. I have a lot of fragrances, so that big of a bottle I will never ever finish. I prefer buying 30 ml or maybe 50 ml.
You’re literally the only person that has that complaint
@@Mmjacksom oh my God, I'm so unique!
Exactly. If you have a decent collection, for than 50 is overkill for sure. I personally prefer 30ml
Same here😅
just say ur broke lol
"thankfully it fell on my foot" 😂🤣
Spoken like a true fragrance fiend! Oh Sebastian, you really are the best
My thoughts exactly!
Yes, that’s happen to me before and my heart jumped out of my chest trying to catch my fragrance baby.😂
Yes. I think many of us have been thankful that a bottle’s fall was broken by a body part or a mad fumble to grab it. 🤣
Ropion has a great partnership with YSL, he was behind the Y line and many of the L'Homme and La Nuit flankers. Wish he would talk them into reviving Rive Gauche again.
Ropion is the goat he is a master master he’s one of the gods
The women's or the men's? I have a vintage bottle of the Women's though I never wear it- I must give it its day.
You are particularly handsome today Sebastian..I have been waiting to hear your take on this fragrance. This one is getting a lot of hype..and I am so tickled that you know of a more affordable alternative! It is soo cool they are both created by the MAN Dominique Ropion! I mean- it's almost impossible to get your hands on Babycat right now anyway...so, I will check out the alternative first! Thank You...xoxo
Babycat is available at Holts in Canada, so I did test it out and it instantly reminded me of Mateu #5. Insanely so. I did purchased it, because it's stunning, but I'm really questioning my decision. On my skin, they are very similar.
Any differences regarding performance and smell?
Babycat is very nice, but ysl Caban is nicer! Have you tried that release yet! Can you do a video on Caban! I've gotten so many compliments wearing that one. Very strong, stays on my shirts for days, even after I wash them!
I have both Babycat and Vanagloria (thanks to your recommendation, Sebastian) and I love them both! On my skin, I find that the Vanagloria is definitely lighter, especially on the opening with fruity notes from the pineapple accord. The Babycat to me is deeper and richer, more smoky. Both are similar, for sure, just those subtle differences on my skin. Also, just fyi, the YSL’s Le Vestiaire collection is generally available in both 75ml and 125ml bottles, so there are two different price levels accordingly.
I have vanagloria babycat and Rosendo mateu 5 and i can confirm they are THE SAME
Which do you prefer?
@@olfactory_art Babycat, even though they are very similar.
@@DZDZAZ that's not true. Both of them share the same vanilla accord, however Babycat is smoky and spicy while RM5 is floral and musky
which one has a better sillage/projection? Am doubting which one to order
I’m obsessed with this fragrance. I got the sample a few weeks ago. LOVE.
Where did you purchase the sample if Baby cat?
I had no idea saffron can have leathery undertone until I tried Nishane Tempfluo. I really enjoy it ❤
Hey Sebastian, awesome video. You are right. Babycat is quite similar to Amouage attar Vanilla Barka. Also Rosendo Mateu no. 5... Looking forward to the Le Vestaire Top 10
this is a fenomenal fragrance! sprayed myself with it in the shop and on myyy I am getting it! expensive but so worth it. mind blowing for me . appreciate your alternatives
Für mich riecht Babycat fast zu 100 Prozent wie Valjues Six der zumindest hier in Deutschland sehr gut zu bekommen ist. Und er ist günstiger. Danke für die tollen Beiträge
Orchidée vanille by Van Cleef and Arpels has similarities with Baby cat.
This is giving similar notes to BDK’s new Ambre Safrano. Wondering which of the two to pick for that ambery, leathery vanilla I’m craving. Have you experienced that one yet? Also, Babycat is a reference to a famous YSL print. Those who know the house well will appreciate the reference
I tried Ambre saffiano yesterday and has nothing to do! It’s very dry and old/granpa style! Nothing compared with babycat.
Rich, ambery, vanilic will be Babycat
Love less expensive options! Thank you!
Agreed. Black Peppers = incense to my nose. I have real trouble distinguishing between the two. Rosendo Matheu 5 is near identical to Vanagloria, so we've got another dupe
Thank you for this review/info! I just ordered a sample of the Vanagloria (LOL it sold out on Ministry of Scent so quickly after you posted this! But, Etsy to the rescue). I have a small decant of Babycat and just got the "inspired" version by Dua called "Vanilla Baby" delivered today, hoping it would be close. I only sprayed a half hour ago so this is early thoughts...they are VERY similar in the opening, but then the Dua version leans heavy on the frankincense note (at least on me) the longer I sit here, even though that's not a note listed, that's almost all I'm getting...I am totally transported back to the church pews of my childhood lol. It's a lovely scent, but the vanilla seems to be SO quickly lost, whereas the Babycat vanilla note lingers and is what makes it feel like such a beautiful balance of the sweet and smoky/incense-y notes all the way through.
Keep hearing massive things about this, so......all ears for the alternatives! Excited
I think I will wait for Baby Cat to become available. The longevity factor is a big plus in my book. Thank you for the great review!
I’ve got a bottle with only two sprays used if you’d like to buy it from me
I compared samples of the two as many people said on fragrantica they saw similarities between them and indeed Babycat starts to smell like Vanagloria half an hour after application. However, if I had to choose I would prefer Babycat because it is warmer and more cozy to me 🐱
With the euro and pound so close to the usd, now is probably the time to get stuff from Europe. Because what goes up.....well, it won't be so fun after that. Appreciate that alternative Sebastian. Perfumers love to recycle ideas.
I bought Babycat and Lavalliere from Selfridges to ship into the US.
When I tried this one in store, it didn't do anything for me. I walked out instead with their other new release Lavalliere. I'll have to revisit Babycat another time.
Fortunately this collection is fairly easy to get in store in Dubai.
I noticed this trend that perfumers kind of copy themselves across different brands. Little disappointing tbh, considering the fact that Mr. Ropion is indeed one of my favorite perfumers as well.
Thanks for the review!
I love your hair like that. It looks really good.
I've got to sample Babycat when I was in Berlin, but the first fragrance that came to mind was Rosendo Mateu no. 5 and to be honest I prefer that one more, so in the end I didn't buy it. I have Vanagloria at home, but to me Vanagloria is more similar to Penhaligon's Babylon, but without the incense. I guess I must try them all again. Thank you for the video!
Is it like the mid or drydown of No. 5? Cause I smell the burnt rubber in the opening, in no5 and it's unbearable for me. 😮💨
@@marisamountaki Yes, you smell the rubber in the opening similar to no. 5, but not so intense and after it is a mellow version of no. 5. It is nice and sexy, but pity it has that rubber note.
@@tabacarudelia8502 Dammit, the rubber note again, why they do this, nobody likes the smell of that!! 😅Thanks for replying!
Just checked the Italian YSL website and they have it for 150 Euros, while here in Switzerland it's 370 😩 Insane difference, more than double...
True..its crazy..here in Portugal its also around 300
Check again, I’m afraid if that could be the smaller bottle size 😂
@@dahmantinonope! Smaller bottle (75ml) is 105€
In Milan the 75 ml is €168. They increased the price!
@@unicornifelici6135 Yep, I bought mine in Milan from Rinascente for 151€ (they gave me 10% discount), but on the Italian YSLbeauty website it's still 104€ for 75ml and 150€ for 125ml! They are sold out, though, unfortunately!
I see Dominique Ropion, I know I have to smell it ❤️
This is a weird one. He's right about it being a smokey, incense-y gunpowdery vanilla. if you want to smell like a suede jacket that someone loaded up with fresh baked cookies and left hanging in hippy head shop, go for it. It doesn't repel but it doesn't draw you in either. I'm left wondering, why? I might consider it, if they cut the price in half.
Great review Sebastian and a great comparison. I need to try both Babycat and vanagloria now, pronto.
Please do!
I love dupe recommendations - just subscribed!
Great job Sebastian. I enjoy your reviews!
I appreciate the review. It's nice to see something I've never explore. It's nice to learn from someone who is knowledgeable and doesn't act silly. As,I have mentioned before I have bad anxiety and Frangrances help me with that. Weird for most people to understand. I'm building a great collection and have come along way from my 1 bottle of Armani code 5 years ago..lol.Tha KS again for your reviews and knowledge.
Ordered Vanagloria. Thnx Seb :)
I finally got a decant of this and it was almost an instant love. about 30 minutes later i couldnt stop smelling myself. I didnt think I would like it since I hated Mateu Rosendo 5. But this smells a tad like Rosendo mateu 5 but not overwhelming rubber i also get a similar vanilla to Guerlain SDV. This is sexy and yummy. its 10 celcius today and its a bit sweet. I dont so quickly buy a bottle but i did quickly after trying it and sadly a year later almost i got it from debijenkorf in the Netherlands and it was €297 the prices must have really gone up. I love powdery fragrances and this smells how i wanted tobacco vaniile to smell i love the smell of
tobacco leaf and i know theres no tobacco note in it but the smokiness gives me that smell and its delicious and sexy!
Great review. I smelled it but didn't get a sample. It didn't grab me but I might go back to Holts and grab a sample. I just have so many samples to work through, even if I got a sample, it could be months before I try it.
Would Babycat be a good replacement for the discontinued Prada original amber perfume? I really enjoy the way you explain the fragrances and similarities!!! Great video!!!
Oh yay! I’ve been wondering if you were going to review this one! Excited to watch the video! 🎉🎉🎉🙏🙏🙏🙏
Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try these fragrances and have a blessed day
Recently purchased and It reminds me a lot of Matiere Premiere, Encens Suave but YSL doesn’t have that ever so slight coffee note. Both are a little too clawing for me tbh.
Haven't tried any of the two but if they're that similar I go for Vanagloria. I also heard that it's similar to Rosendo Mateu No. 5. Thanks for the review Sebastian!!!
To me it's not similar to Rosendo Mateu No. 5. This is Vanilla and Rosendo is more Amber plus this is very dry and the Rosendo is very syrupy! But then again all noses are different! :)
@@ThePerfumeGuy Good to know, thank you!!!
Great review Sebastian! 75ml bottle costs 190Euro and 125ml bottle costs 270 Euro. Vanagloria 30ml 74 Euro and 100ml 148Euro.
It seems to me that it's common practice among master perfumers to use similar formulations when creating different perfumes for different houses. Alberto Morillas comes to mind: Chopard Nuit des Rois vs his very own Perfect Oud.
I got it for 140€ for 125ml in Germany
How?!
Fragrances are so much cheaper to buy in France now because of the conversion rate. It’s so annoying because I’ll look at the French website and things will say like 190 euro and the Euro and the dollar are about equal now so if you bought in France you’d be buying for $200, but the US website will say like $350. Makes me want to wait till I go back to France again before I buy some of these expensive fragrances
I buy a lot of my perfumes from Europe for this exact reason. You can get a selfridges membership for I believe $50 for free shipping if for a year and have access to a lot of exclusives and niche fragrances that are much cheaper than here in the states. It’s worth it if you buy a lot. Also jovoy has a minimum spend of $400 for free shipping or else I believe it’s $50 shipping, but when I order there I always do at least $400 worth to get free shipping and I can get 4 niche fragrances for the price of 2 over here in the states. Another good site is nose perfumery, they have free shipping to the states with a 200 dollar spend and again, way better prices.
@@vannamae__ thank you for these tips! I've been incredibly frustrated not being able to get these new scents in the states so I am going to check out self ridges right now! 👍
I’m subscribed with Selfridges. So I pay $40-$50/year, then add the tax. Which really isn’t that much of a discount.
I’m fortunate to be able travel once or twice a year to Paris and will wait till then … and get reimbursed at custom airport.
It really depends on what perfumes you’re buying when it comes to selfridges. I buy a lot of my BTV perfumes from them and even after tax, it saves me 60-100, sometimes more depending on the perfume because on the BTV website you have to pay $300 plus tax for free shipping and I just bought another BTV the other day actually and paid $258 for it tax included on selfridges. I saved $80 on it purchasing it that way. Jusbox is another brand that you can get a good discount on and not to mention the exclusives that are only sold there you have access too. I have some awesome limited editions I snagged at a great price. Even Babycat is soooo much cheaper on there. It’s 230 with tax for the biggest bottle meanwhile sellers in the states are selling it for $350 and up. Totally worth it imo to shop on selfridges and take advance of their membership program. And the cash back from rakuten when using the site also helps save even more.
Looking forward for your new video and rating for BABYCAT YSL
I just received Tuxedo in the mail from Neiman Marcus which is the only place that had it. I guess it’s been discontinued, it’s absolutely a beautiful scent. So far it’s my fiancé’s favorite, I have always heard Women love Tuxedo. And I compared it to Moustache and it’s not even close. Tuxedo is far superior perfumery. I’m definitely going to get more into this line, can’t wait for the video on the line to drop today. Great review.
Moustache is nearly identical.
Nope Tuxedo is selling everywhere, probably the most popular from Le Vestiaire collection. Caftan was discontinued.
@@Xtina19 yeah now it is, Babycat is hard to get now, but my 10ml has been getting me by until they get some stock in. It’s as good, maybe I dare say better than Tuxedo.
I have a fragrance with a similar box design and the problem is that the top fits too well creating high air pressure to build as you're closing it. What I do is wiggle it at an angle to release some of the pressure.🤔🤔
Hi Sebastian, I’ve complained to myself about the design of the YSL boxes as well 😅
Tell me about it
Which one do you like more, Babycat or Vertus Vanilla Oud?
I was looking forward to this video. Selfridges carries Babycat but they sell out really fast!! I go on their website every day I might get lucky 🍀 😂.
Is Babycat different from Lune Feline? I am waiting on my Lune Feline to come in. But I’m also thinking if is worth having both or are they different?
They are totally different! Having both i d say better lune feline ❤
Its in stock right now in selfridges
@@christopherbird2739 thank you!!! I am on it!!!
@@Tatiperez78 get it girl! I just ordered one
Just received a sample of Vanagloria, and all I'm getting an hour after application, is the sense that I fell into a vat of Lagavulin (a very peaty scotch whiskey). No vanilla so far. Actually Vanagloria reminds me more of Xerjoff's LUXOR sans the cinnamon.
Babycat isssss EVERYTHING! 😻😻😻Why are you not a fan of Attars? Just curious. Vanilla Barka is amazing too but it is a little pricey. I love anything Dominique Ropian does.❤
I love how you describe scents!
Is Babycat similar to Ensence Suave? I have ES and don't need a duplicate. I also own Absolute Aphrodisiac which might be in the same vein.
Someone at bergdorf told me that babycat smells like a mix of YSL’s « magnificent gold » & wild leather. I also smell a resemblance to Grand Soir
I have Penhaligon’s Eau the Audacity: same perfumer, same scent. Babycat copycat. Surprised is not mentioned. I actually prefer it to Babycat which is slightly rougher.
Sir, between babycat and vanilla diorama, what is your favourite please?
Thank for doing this video. I got a decant of Babycat and loved it, but, where can i get a full bottle? Im in the US. TY
Sadly it's not sold in the USA. But I recommend Vanagloria from Laboratorio Olfattivo. In fact it's currently featured in my latest ScentClub Kit you can find it here: theperfumeguy.net/products/scentclub-kit-008
@@ThePerfumeGuy You can now order it online from Selfridge's. Lunatic that I am, I ordered a bottle and then two weeks later purchased three backups (just in case YSL never gets it to the States). BABYCAT, C'EST MOI!
I want, I want Sebastian. Just for the name and even though I have Vanagloria thanks to you and your review from last year. I love Babycat name and been wanting since you announced in a video. Great review.
Hi Sebastian! I bought this today in my city milan and the box CHANGED! It’s a cheap cardbox 😢 and now the price is 75 ml x €168!!!!
Weird?
@@ThePerfumeGuy 😢😢😢 so sad! It bought it at YSL boutique so the perfume is legit. The downside is that they changed the presentation and now is crap! And the price is ridiculous
Hey 💙
Which one is more feminine?
Do they remind you of Antique Vanille by Byredo?
It's a toss up which is more femme. But to me Vanille Antique by Byredo is more similar to Dionissio by Terenzi as discussed in this video: ruclips.net/video/1x9NNRtILEQ/видео.html
Thanks for doing this review Sebastian , I have been wanting Babycat for so long . I almost pulled the trigger on Vangaloria last week from a previous review . This sounds like a great alternative . Cheers Brutha 😎
I have both..with my eyes closed I can't tell any difference between Vanagloria and Babycat..it is almost the same juice in different bottles
Hi again Sebastian! Can u compare these 2 with the new black caviar release from atelier des ors??? Thank you ❤
Portrait of a lady is amazing Ropion is a magnificent creator
I'm definitely interested in trying this YSL fragrance, and I've been interested in trying the L.O. I'm almost certain that Dominique Ropion would use those ingredients in a good way: I enjoy Costume National Homme (EDP and Parfum) and Issey Miyake Noir Argent. Also, thanks for the info. concerning the price differences between the U.S. and the E.U.
Euro € and USD $ are basically exchanged 1:1 ..
@@joeschmidt6597 Thank you.
Yessss. I was waiting for this review.
Have you heard of Wilgermain fragrance house? I’d be curious to know what you think of some of their fragrances or of the house as a whole.
The notes are interesting. I only have Trench from their collection.
I have never smelled Vanagloria, so I cannot comment on that, BUT when I first smelled Babycat, I thought it was a near dupe of Rosendo Mateu 5. It’s just as sweet and has the right type of smokiness, the only diff my nose detects is a bit more oud in the RM5, making it a bit more edgy. But I mean, they are so close, i feel owning both would be somewhat redundant. Right now, I cannot get my hands on a FB of Babycat 😢, so I’m enjoying RM5, but when I do, I might get rid of the 5… 🤷🏼♀️
I really wanted to try this one but the second hand prices make it cost prohibitive for me
Nice video! Btw nice glass too! What brand are they??
Nice review! as always! You are one my favourite reviewers and love love and trust your advices. I found Babycat online and bought it for 297 euro for 125 ml and I've didn't dare to open yet since I want to find the 75 ml first or buy Vanagloria(actually that will be next). However I need to do my research since is sold out everywhere except on that online store.
I don't know why is sold out everywhere since is a 2022 fragrance?
I will have some advice on this in this weeks Your Fragrance Questions Answered Video 5. Stay tuned! :)
I have Rosendo mateu no 5 which is also said to be close to babycat. What do you think?
Yeah they are the same!
Does the Vanagloria have the black peppery note too? I love vanilla and I love incense but I hate the black pepper note.
Yes very peppery and incensy with lots of Vanilla!
Here's my review: ruclips.net/video/pyLX46TssF4/видео.html
I’ve been wanting this since last year it smells so good and frankincense is one my favourite notes but shmoney and stock. It’s always sold out
amazing review S!
Recently found it in El Corte Inglise in Lisbon. 202Euro for 75 ml.
Nice, congrats!!
Have it since 3 months, I will start wearing it very soon. Cool for tomorrow, i was looking for a top 10 of YSL Le Vestiaire !
Great shirt!
Well thank you. 👕👕👕
I always prefer longer videos.
Ooo interesting dupe. Have you ever tried Andrea Maack’s Coven? For some reason it’s making me think of that.
Thank you for the review, Sebastian. I've smelled Babycat, liked it but I still prefer Vanagloria, perfect balance for me!
Thanks for sharing!
Same story as you!! It was impossible to find only place that had it was gallery LaFayette :D
How similar is it to Rosendo Mateu 5?
i really wonder where would you plase tuxedo(i know its dry ,thats what i like that woody vanilla , and on your skin may have longevity issues but if you layer it with terre d hermes as i have said in a previous comment almost a year ago it last even longer and is sexier )in that rated list .....
Great video Sebastian as always. Which one would you recommended between Babycat and Feve Delicious by Dior?
Feve Delicious is a tonka based fragrance and has a bit of cherry; babycat is a smoky incense vanilla with a suede undertone, they are nothing alike
Yup, I looked at the note and have been put this fragrance on my list for months. I live in asia, no where and no chance I could get it T.T
I loved your demo of the box. The same thing happened to me - how frustrating. I couldn't understand why when I put the perfume back in its little square indent, the top of the box would not attach smoothly. So easy to drop.
So glad to hear you’ll be covering the Le Vestaire collection. I’m slowly getting into it now and really enjoying it. Interested to hear your take. Cheers.
I love Babycat soooo much !!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Based on the review, it should be similar to Continuum by Tumi too. Sebastian, how close do these smell (if they do) ?
Not at all. They smell nothing alike! ;)
I have a friend traveling to France this Wednesday, I have asked them to try to track me down a bottle of babycat. Any advice I could relay to them to help find it? 🙏
I got mine at the Galleries Lafayette! :)
@@ThePerfumeGuy Thank you so much for the help! Have a terrific week! ❤❤
WOW, this perfume is already out of stock on the French YSL website, retail for 214 euros for 125 ml.
Does this beat ani ? Or something like absolute aphrodisiac?
It selling on Ysl Canada website
I don’t know why Dominique Ropion “the master perfumer” is keeping copying his creations once& twice, he did the exact thing with FM the promise & OmanLuxery Oud Acquilaria, they’re almost identical, with little minor differences..
Nice video as usual Sebastian..
Sounds like a fantastic date night fragrance