Yves Saint Laurent Babycat Raw Bourbon: released in 2025, vanilla, amber and leather, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent Babycat Raw Bourbon dupe we found is PARIS CORNER Rifaaqat — 90% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $285 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Babycat Raw Bourbon dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent Babycat Raw Bourbon | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PARIS CORNER Rifaaqat | 90% | about $25* (−91%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | French Avenue Fierte | 88% | about $45* (−84%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Ébène | 85% | about $30 (−89%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | French Avenue Fierte Luna | 82% | about $35 (−88%) | 8h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk | 80% | about $35* (−88%) | 8h vs 8h | 6/10 |
Captures the spicy, resinous vanilla character of the reference, offering a smooth and warm experience that lingers beautifully on the skin.
It shares its fresh spicy, vanilla and warm spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent Babycat Raw Bourbon, opens on Black Pepper and Pink Pepper too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 3,309 community ratings.
A sophisticated blend that leans into the same woody, suede-forward territory, providing a rich and spicy profile reminiscent of the original.
It shares its amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent Babycat Raw Bourbon, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 342 community ratings.
Evokes the deep, leathery, and resinous nuances of the reference, maintaining a balanced and warm presence throughout the wear.
It shares its amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords with Yves Saint Laurent Babycat Raw Bourbon, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 152 community ratings.
A newer iteration that maintains the spicy, suede-like character of its predecessor, offering a familiar and warm aromatic profile.
It shares its vanilla and powdery accords with Yves Saint Laurent Babycat Raw Bourbon, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 262 community ratings.
While distinct in its floral focus, it shares a similar warm, musky, and resinous DNA that aligns well with the reference's base.
It shares its amber, vanilla and powdery accords with Yves Saint Laurent Babycat Raw Bourbon, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 3,711 community ratings.
PARIS CORNER Rifaaqat, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Yves Saint Laurent Babycat Raw Bourbon.
Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Yves Saint Laurent Babycat Raw Bourbon.
PARIS CORNER Rifaaqat, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — PARIS CORNER Rifaaqat saves you about $380 a year against Yves Saint Laurent Babycat Raw Bourbon. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk (8.1h) — 1 of 5.
Yves Saint Laurent Babycat Raw Bourbon notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.