Baccarat Rouge 540 Maison Francis Kurkdjian 2017 Extrait de Parfum

Since I became active on Parfumo, Baccarat Rouge 540 is a fragrance I constantly see in the forum and it has been on my bucket list for a long time, especially because I prefer strong scents. However, BR divides opinions. Many people hype it, while others hate it and experience headaches from its intensity, perceiving it as medicinal.

Personally, I really like this fragrance. Like many others have already written, I also associate it with cotton candy and strawberries. I can even describe the strawberries more specifically, as it smells exactly like the giant strawberries from Haribo taste. Pure childhood.
It also has almond notes and a woody warmth. Additionally, the scent is slightly floral, but this is not constantly present; it comes to the fore now and then.

Just from the scent alone, Baccarat Rouge 540 is one of the best perfumes I have ever smelled. It evokes a soothing feeling in me, and that alone is reason enough for me to wear this fragrance. But it has another ace up its sleeve, as it has incredible performance.

On a Saturday evening, I sprayed once on my wrist and once on my neck and then went to a birthday party. Among smokers, alcohol, and sweat, the perfume was put to the test, but it more than deserves the label Beastmode. The entire following Sunday, I kept noticing this scent. It constantly wafted into my nose and smelled just like it did in the first hour. It became part of my body and surrounded me, yet it was not overwhelming. This fragrance accompanied me for over 20 hours until it disappeared after I showered. An experience I have not had before; what an intense perfume!