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Perfumes that smell like Baccarat Rouge 540
Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian (2015) is built around Saffron, Jasmine, Ambergris, Amberwood. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Burnt sugar, saffron and ambery wood that seem to hover a metre off the skin. »
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2017
Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait
Shared notes: Saffron, Jasmine, Cedar, Ambergris, Fir Resin. What differs: Almond.
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Mancera · 2019
Instant Crush
Shared notes: Saffron, Jasmine, Amberwood, Musk. What differs: Ginger, Bergamot, Mandarin.
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Hermès · 2000
Rouge
Shared notes: Saffron, Jasmine, Amber, Musk. What differs: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Rose. Positioned as Feminine.
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Parfums de Marly · 2013
Habdan
Shared notes: Saffron, Ambergris. What differs: Incense, Apple, Woody Notes.
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Parfums de Marly · 2016
Nisean
Shared notes: Saffron, Amber, Cedar. What differs: Pink Pepper, Lime, Grapefruit.
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Parfums de Marly · 2010
Godolphin
Shared notes: Saffron, Jasmine, Amber, Cedar, Musk. What differs: Fruity Notes, Thyme, Cypress. Positioned as Masculine.
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Dolce & Gabbana · 2017
Light Blue Eau Intense
Shared notes: Jasmine, Amberwood, Musk. What differs: Lemon, Granny Smith Apple, Marigold. Positioned as Feminine.
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Penhaligon's · 2015
Halfeti
Shared notes: Saffron, Jasmine, Cedar. What differs: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom.
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Parfums de Marly · 2020
Greenley
Shared notes: Cedar, Musk, Amberwood. What differs: Green Apple, Bergamot, Mandarin.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Baccarat Rouge 540?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is the closest: it shares 6 notes with Baccarat Rouge 540, including Saffron, Jasmine, Cedar.
What is an alternative to Baccarat Rouge 540 from another house?
Instant Crush (Mancera, 2019) picks up Saffron, Jasmine, Amberwood in a different interpretation.
Which other Maison Francis Kurkdjian perfume is similar to Baccarat Rouge 540?
At Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait (2017) is the closest, sharing Saffron, Jasmine, Cedar.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.