Baccarat Rouge 540

Baccarat Rouge 540 2017 Extrait de Parfum

Baccarat Rouge 540 (Extrait de Parfum) by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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Ranked 27 in Unisex Perfume
8.3 / 10 2814 Ratings
A popular perfume by Maison Francis Kurkdjian for women and men, released in 2017. The scent is sweet-floral. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is being marketed by LVMH.
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Main accords

Sweet
Floral
Woody
Spicy
Gourmand

Fragrance Notes

SaffronSaffron Moroccan bitter almondMoroccan bitter almond AmbroxanAmbroxan CashmeranCashmeran Virginia cedarVirginia cedar Egyptian jasminum grandiflorumEgyptian jasminum grandiflorum

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8.32814 Ratings
Longevity
9.02676 Ratings
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8.62674 Ratings
Bottle
8.62576 Ratings
Value for money
6.42090 Ratings
Submitted by OPomone, last update on 07/14/2025.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the "Baccarat Rouge 540" collection.

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Elysium

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Elysium
Elysium
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Lives Around You, Not On You
Even though I know I have a knack for recognizing anything that smells good or has a slight aroma, I am still puzzled by the strange reaction between a perfume and my skin. And that is why I was so curious and excited to try this version, already a lover of the original. Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum certainly inspires it and, if you know the original, the structure of the aroma will be familiar. They are different, but I cannot articulate the subtleties. Surely, not everyone will notice the differences between the two. Extrait is thicker with a bittersweet burnt note, hints of wood and flowers, Far Eastern spices and cotton candy.

Extrait unfolds on my skin like a tantalizing explosion of cotton candy and fresh paint that fills the air as soon as I spray it on my hand. The blend of wild saffron, bitter almonds and burnt sugar may be responsible for this bizarre accord. The saffron does not seem too raw or leathery. It is not as brash as the Middle Eastern attar, but it helps balance the other accords that would otherwise be too sweet, here slightly leathery and metallic. Instead, the almond takes me by surprise. It’s not the kind of milky almond we get from Hypnotic Poison Eau de Toilette and all its dupes, which give me headaches and I cannot stand for long, but something more boozy, ethereal and metallic. The first moments smell of paint and nail polish thinner, which has a vaguely sweet and pungent smell, making the Extrait sharper, more penetrating and exacerbated than the original EDP. It feels like walking in the park, passing by a shiny bench and catching the smell of fresh paint in the air mixed with the aroma of cotton candy rising from a street vendor not far away.

The Extrait version has a similar feeling. I do not want to scare anyone with this. It’s just my association with the initial penetrating notes that I detect. And this is where Extrait has improved on its predecessor. Behind this naïve blend, I detect the sweetness of jasmine, tender and smooth, which harmonizes the spices. The heart is more watery, salty, and sweet. It is very clean, with jasmine taking the reins and making the aroma closer to the original. The initial almond mostly fades on my skin, or rather it takes a step back but never disappears, giving way to the molecular blend of amberwood, dry Iso-E Super and creamy cashmeran. Now the notes are creamy, woody and burnt, with a metallic sensation.

In the dry-down, Extrait becomes silvery mineral, with a marine and salty accord from ambroxan, sometimes woody and sometimes musky. The blend of white musk and ambergris creates a mix so sexy that I defy anyone to resist, with an aura so magnetic and sensual. Wood and musk add a darker, more masculine edge to the base. What begins with a fierce, robust, bittersweet shield of almond and saffron ends with a thin, endless veil of musks and amber.

One thing to keep in mind: as with most fragrances that contain ambroxan and other lab molecules, people around you or passing by will notice it strongly. It leaves an unforgettable trail. Wearers, however, will quickly get used to it and say they don’t smell it on them, but will continue to catch the swirls throughout the day. On the nose it has this up-and-down effect. The longevity is impressive and stays on clothes forever. Compared to the EDP, I find the extract to have more masculine traits and might appeal more to a male audience that is reluctant to wear the original. Seasonally, I especially like it in the colder seasons, from early fall to late spring. It’s perfect for day wear, better for evening wear, thanks to its intensity and depth. I like the original, but perhaps I like the extract better. It is inoffensive enough to be worn during the day in moderation, but unique and powerful enough to satisfy any evening event.

This is my experience with a decanter that I have owned since December 2024.

-Elysium
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Emreeryilmaz

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Emreeryilmaz
Emreeryilmaz
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This scent is almost the same as the "Baccarat Rouge 540" scent. The only difference is that it is a little more sugary.
I've used dozens of perfumes, but I've never had a perfume that stays on my skin that long. Indeed, it stayed on my skin for more than 1 day. It is quite a unique scent. It's hard to imitate and you're probably only likely to come across it with elite people.

This scent is almost the same as the "Baccarat Rouge 540" scent. The only difference is that it is a little more sugary.

This scent smells like milk chocolate has been added to sugary milk that has come to a boil. When the odor is released, it has a tone reminiscent of the sterile odor in hospitals and pharmacies.

It stays on the fabric for up to 5 days. It stays on the skin for up to 1 day. It can be felt from 4 meters. When you leave a room, the smell will stay in the room. A fragrance that can be used in all seasons and at any time of the day. Even with constant exposure, the smell does not bother you.

Uzun Ömür: 10/10
Projection: 8/10
Sillage: 9/10
Fragrance Quality: 10/10
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Lavashak

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Lavashak
Lavashak
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It's special for a reason
Coming from a culture where saffron is heavily used, I personally love it as a note in perfume and I think baccarat rouge captures it perfectly. It sits beautifully on the skin, in a sweet yet not overbearing way. It's smooth and warm like a delicious saffron drink. I think it's best for warmer seasons but it layers very well too with a spicier scent making a sexy concoction for winter.
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YashoK

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YashoK
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Longevity gone for a toss !
The perfume packs a punch when you smell it for the first time.
However, As you walk out of the store and smell your wrist to admire
your purchase, Your smile starts to disappear as you have just flushed
350 Euro down the gutter.

This was not even an impulsive purchase but a well researched one.
I think the new batches coming out in 2024 are no good.
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DevilJuice

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DevilJuice
DevilJuice
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Masterpiece or More money than Taste?
Its a masterpiece but I also understand the hate this one gets

Its a great introduction to niche. Its woody, floral, earthy sweet saffron. Very origional when it came out and was my first intro to niche and I loved it back then.

But now coming back later after smelling many other scents I noticed it has this medicinal synthetic feel to it. Its also strong, worn by others and the DNA has been cloned to heaven. So its constantly shoved your face

I feel like only a successful person who has money but isn't into super into fragrances would wear this. Like they went online searched up: “most popular expensive fragrances” and clicked add to cart. More money than taste. Cuz there’s better, more original stuff nowadays and tons of clones of Baccarat rouge

But it is one of the most popular and cloned fragrances of all time for a reason. Its a masterpiece in its own way. But I cant help but feel it hasn't held up for me. Just my 2 cents that i feel others might feel
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 5 years ago
I am totally nose blind with this perfume. I have tried on me and already tried on my wife ... and i smell nothing unless the saffron.
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NicheOnlyNicheOnly 3 years ago
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Original has a medicinal base, this one smells like marzipan or almond cream; and is a tad sweeter. Performance is identical though.
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MaxknowsfragMaxknowsfrag 3 years ago
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A comforting, sweet scent with a really good performance. It smells rich and expensive.
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CoolrunnerCoolrunner 5 years ago
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Bitter almond and sherbet making beautiful marzipan. Linear but awesome, in category of GOAT-s. Aweson longevity and sillage. Masterpiece!
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GoldenZebraGoldenZebra 2 years ago
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I use this mostly on special occasions because it lasts forever and can be overwhelming, but it’s a great scent if you like the MFK DNA.
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PedroCabralPedroCabral 3 years ago
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The most delicious sweet aroma I've ever felt in my life. A cotton candy forged from the clouds where God sleeps.
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ChatawChataw 1 year ago
Something very addicting about this I always go back to smell it but I’ll never wear it. Overrated
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AcantheaAcanthea 1 year ago
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Less medicinal and synthetic than EdP, but also somehow less fresh and interesting. Still very expressive and brave perfume.
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Davidx10Davidx10 3 years ago
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Artificial, sweet, undescribeable. Ambroxan bomb (extrait version seems more masculine to me than OG)
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GabrielCEGabrielCE 6 years ago
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Soft but powerful
Intimidating but intimate
This can only be described as one of the best perfumes ever made
A masterpiece!
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