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Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

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Baccarat Rouge 540

Eau de Parfum

by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Perfumer
Francis Kurkdjian

Released
2015

Country
France

Ratings
51 REVIEWS

The Scoop

In the Fall of 2014, Baccarat, the most prestigious and opulent crystalworks in the world, celebrated the 250th anniversary of their founding by releasing an extraordinary crystal decanter containing a luminous, exclusive fragrance created by Francis Kurkdjian. Only 250 of these bottles were produced, for a price of $4000 apiece. Now, for the first time ever, this spectacular fragrance is available to the world as Baccarat Rouge 540, a gorgeously woody floral-amber equal parts transparent, dense, and intense.

MFK describes Rouge 540 not in terms of top, heart and base notes, but rather as the interplay between three unique accords, each lending a distinct and visceral characteristic. The "breeze" accord, jasmine and saffron, sits sheer and delicately spiced on the skin, leading way for the cedar-driven blend of woods that make up the robust and crackling "heat" accord. Finally, a "mineral" accord of ambergris seems simultaneously warm and cool, delivering deceptively straightforward depth to mimic the sophistication of Baccarat Crystal itself. A fragrance that was only meant to belong to 250 of the world's wealthiest collectors is now available, and we could not be more thrilled to offer it.

Baccarat Rouge 540 Fragrance Notes

Citrus, jasmine, saffron, sage, ambergris, oakmoss, cedar

Baccarat Rouge 540 Sizes Available:

70ml

$325

200ml

$645

35ml

$205

0.7ml sample

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Here's what other people are saying about Baccarat Rouge 540...

This is a very beautiful scent. Obviously everyone else thinks the same as there so many alternatives to the original. I do feel like it doesn’t last as long as I would like for the hype and price point. There’s so many dupes out there and some do last longer, but this will always win imo. I will definitely only be purchasing the 35ml bottle though.

By Mimi - Healthcare from Detroit on 2/19/2024

I absolutely love this fragrance! There is a difference from all the dupes out there i.e Ariana's Cloud, Zara's Red Temptation, Sol de Janeiro Lattafa, ALT Crystal No.23 etc. This just smells more sophisticated. I can always smell the difference when I am out in public. The others are just musky and less refined. It's just one of my top ten favorites for life and I see why it has been often imitated but never duplicated.

By Kyana L Mitchell - HR from LA on 6/9/2023

I did not understand the HYPE when I first tried this. My second try I began to appreciate the experience of BR540. Like a wine, you enjoy it from the opening notes on, and I was pleasantly surprised every step of the way. It could easily be a signature scent, but I will probably choose something else - not because this is common in the area I live in but because I really love something with a little spice in it. It's lovely; I feel lovely wearing it.

By Kathleen F - Artist Writer from Asheville on 5/6/2023

Save $300 and buy Ariana Grande Cloud perfume. I received a sample (thank God) and my 16 yo immediately noticed this is identical to the Cloud perfume. I cant get over how identical they are because I wore the Cloud perfume before passing it on to my daughter. It is such a disappointment because I expected a more sophisticated fragrance due to the price and hype. It isn't awful but it smells like an ok gourmand with some musky undertones, like a drugstore perfume a teen or twenty something might wear. If that's your thing trust me, get the Cloud perfume. If you are looking for a classic, sophisticated, complex mature perfume, you won't find it with this one.

By Amy - Homemaker from Taos on 5/2/2023

I wanted to give this perfume a try with all the hype! I am so glad that I did. I wasn't sure about it when I smelled it in the sample bottle. It wasn't super wow to me at first; however, I put some on and when I say some, I mean a few dabs with the little sample stick, the scent took on a whole new feeling smell. I LOVED the way it dried down and a little goes a long way. I have worn the perfume at least 5 times and it doesn't appear to have any missing! It is such an attractive smell, my husband calls it my sugar perfume, haha, he is a BIG fan. I have received compliments every single time wearing it. Definitely will invest in a full size.

By Shay - Program Coordinator from Denver on 4/4/2023

my absolute favorite scent!

By bella - waitressstudent from syracuse on 2/27/2023

This perfume had so much hype but was terribly mediocre on me. The scent dissipated quickly and lucky, too, because my sister said the scent was straight-up cat urine.

By Placer AGS - Healthcare from Austin on 1/9/2023

I get the most compliments when I wear this cologne. Funny thing is I dont even know what it smells like. When I smell the bottle, it doesnt smell like anything special. When I out it on, I still dont really smell it. But when I walk into my office, everyone wants to smell me. It is crazy. People could still smell it 12 hours later. I'm on my 2nd bottle.

By Rod - Boss from Brooklyn on 12/28/2022

This perfume has such rave reviews and so much hype, I thought let's give it a try. I ordered the sample and am sure glad I did because I would have been distraught if I'd blind purchased this. I think it smells like a musty unused room that has been closed off for a long time, basically, it stinks. I don't know what all the raving is about, perhaps people want to "belong" and not feel left out of a new thing, It smells terrible.

By Beverly - security from phoenix on 7/25/2022

I didn't want to 'blind buy' this fragrance due to the outrageous price tag. I bought a sample because I wanted to smell what all the hype was about. I am so glad I purchased the sample because honestly, I think it absolutely stinks, I put a bit on my wrist and allowed it to sit for hours, and after I felt it was long enough to give an honest opinion, it was still disgusting. I guess to each his own but if you are thinking about buying this fragrance please don't buy without first trying it on yourself. It smells musty like a nasty closed-off room with no ventilation.

By RedFootWoman - security from phoenix on 7/19/2022

This reminds me of L'ombre Dans L'eau by Diptyque but a bit softer. At first, I thought it smelled too manly but it has since faded to a more feminine vibe. It is too strong for me but I can see why others like it.

By Sofi - Student from Burlington on 6/22/2022

THIS. Yes, I may be basic and will not deny my love of vanilla and gourmand scents but I adore this. I will keep burning through the samples until I can splurge on a full bottle. It doesn't even have a vanilla note but still manages to be creamy and warm with great staying power without being intrusive. This is my "baking in lingerie" vibe.

By Suzanne - CSI from Tahoe City on 1/20/2022

I got the sampler first for this perfume before I bought it since it’s pretty expensive! And omg it was love at first smell ??. It’s sweet but not in an overwhelming way and very pleasant and clean I love it and I would 100% recommend!

By Jailon Sanchez - Stylist from Miami on 12/29/2021

This is my FAVORITE PERFUME EVER! I received the 2 samples this morning and immediately put it on and it is still smelling fantastic.this evening at 10pm!!! I have received many compliments today asking me what perfume I was wearing. I will be coming back for more! THANK YOU!

By JODI SALAS - SCREENER from Coleman on 12/14/2021

I have read and watched many a video about this and now that I tried it, I must say I'm confused. This is a warm and sweet scent that doesn't change much and I can't really pick out certain ingredients other than slightly woodsy and caramel maybe. It's not fresh to me like others have said it is. It's not bad per say but absolutely nothing to write home about. For $600 this is a ridiculous fragrance.... Possibly a scam on part of the "house". All hype.

By Mentallo - Bird Feeder from NYC on 12/12/2021

This is absolutely to die for. One breath it is sultry, the dry down of old candy melted onto Graham crackers...mmmm.. It's delightful. (Please do not be disparaging in comments if you don't desire a scent. There was a comment here that should be stricken!) I adore this scent...so will you and ypurs!!

By Lynn Manieri - Instructor from STOCKTON on 9/27/2021

I smell the oakmoss and some mineral compound that smells a lot like salt (with the occasional whiff of something really dry/dusty that reminds me of Andy Tauer's desert-themed perfumes). I get absolutely no flowers, no saffron, no amber, and definitely nothing woody. But seeing as how long I've been looking for a scent that smells like the ocean but without that hideous aquatic note that everyone seems to add to "salty" scents, I think I like it! Not sure if I hundreds-of-dollars like it, though.

By Andrea - writer from Seattle-ish on 8/13/2021

It’s sultry, subtle, and sexy. Like others I wish the top notes lingered longer on my skin, but hours later my clothes still hold the scent.

By Maggie - Writer from Chicago on 7/15/2021

No no no no no. No. This is truly one if the more horrendous fragrances I've sampled. I'm getting fir resin only and I don't know where the jasmine is. Where??? This is sterile as one other reviewer stated, like sanitized hospital rooms. Truly awful.

By Marlene - Petsitter from Stone Mountain on 7/5/2021

Yes I have it, I even have the lotion and body oil. Its nice, but it does not seem to last on me at all, or get noticed. I found something better and have stuck to that. Glad I bought it once, to see what all the hype was about.

By Sheree - Hair and makeup artist from New York on 7/3/2021

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