Black PepperOpens with
SaffronHeart
VanillaDries down to
Dominique RopionThe nose · 344 fragrances · also made La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique (2021)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as unisex
Babycat Raw Bourbon
The cozy corner of a well-worn library, where the scent of leather-bound books and warm spices intertwine with the subtle glow of a reading lamp.
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Babycat Raw BourbonPremium · $100–250
71%Similar accords, often for lessRifaaqat · PARIS CORNERBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2025, Babycat Raw Bourbon by Yves Saint Laurent is a composition crafted by perfumer Dominique Ropion. This Oriental Woody fragrance opens with the sharp contrast of black pepper and pink pepper, which give way to the rich, earthy tones of saffron and olibanum. The heart of vanilla and amber adds a warm, comforting layer, while suede and cedarwood create an intriguing blend of leather and woody notes that linger on the skin.
Apply Babycat Raw Bourbon in light layers to allow its complex notes to unfold gradually. The spicy top notes are fleeting but impactful, making the base notes more pronounced over time. Best worn during cooler hours when the warmth of the leather and vanilla can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Babycat Raw Bourbon, Yves Saint Laurent
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Dominique Ropion
The master of power and poetryDominique Ropion is one of the great perfumers of the modern era — a creator whose work bridges the gap between technical mastery and pure artistic expression.
“I had the idea of adding an exceptional quantity of Turkish rose.”
Dominique Ropion · Frédéric Malle / Nose interview
The Babycat line
2 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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