Another day, another viral scent on #FragranceTok, the corner of the internet where perfume buffs sniff out - literally - the best scents on the market. From the most on point dupes (we're looking to you M&S, Zara, and Lidl) to in depth reviews of the latest Sol de Janeiro mists, these creators know their stuff.
The latest scent to go viral is said to be the ultimate 'it girl scent' according to a video posted by @perfumerism boasting over 450k likes and counting. 'If you want to smell like an it girl, these are the perfumes you're gonna need,' the fragrance buff says before holding a small tester bottle up to the camera.
‘This is one of the sexiest vanilla scents you will ever smell. It is also one of the loudest vanilla scents you will ever smell. I put one spray on each wrist, went to class and my whole table were like, “who smells so good?” And I went around the table and one by one they asked to smell my wrist.'
The scent in question? YSL's Babycat, and, if the comments are anything to go by, the masses are inclined to agree. 'I gave my boyfriend YSL babycat. Now I can't stop smelling him,' wrote one, while another typed, 'Babycat is literally phenomenal.'
Shop: Yves Saint Laurent Le Vestiaire des Parfums Babycat EDP
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YSL Babycat
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Part of Yves Saint Laurent's Le Vestiaire des Parfums Signature collection, Babycat 'recalls the leopard spots that stormed the runway back in 1964 on one of the house's punk-inspired coats.' Expect a glorious mesh of creamy Madagascan vanilla bourbon coupled with notes of fiery pepper and warm suede. Delicious.
Pros
- Long lasting
- Heady vanilla notes
- Bottle feels luxurious
Cons
- Sells out often
- May be too sweet for some
Watch: It girl perfume
What does Yves Saint Laurent Le Vestiaire des Parfums Babycat EDP smell like?
‘It’s just this kind of incensey scent,' @perfumerism explains. 'It has a little bit of a smoky vibe. It’s the richest, deepest vanilla you will ever know. You only need one spray. This WILL fill a room.’
If you love a rich, sophisticated woods meet amber scent that wouldn't feel out of place in a moody Jazz bar then you'll likely be all over the Babycat hype. There's top notes of pepper, heart notes of saffron and base notes of bourbon, vanilla, and suede that mesh together to create a sultry, sexy scent that feels smoky and luxurious. Welcome to the It girl club, you're welcome.
Rachael Martin is Grazia’s Beauty Editor where she covers all things beauty, health and wellness.