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Maison Francis KurkdjianBaccarat Rouge 540

Baccarat Rouge 540 (EDP)

2015

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Versions Timeline

2015

Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum (Original Release)

Price Range
$230 – $355

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Francis Kurkdjian

"Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum is a modern woody ambery floral fragrance built around a highly diffusive saffron-jasmine-amberwood signature. It originated from Francis Kurkdjian's work with Baccarat, inspired by the transformation of crystal and the red-gold glow created at 540 degrees. In wear, it is often described as transparent yet dense, airy yet powerful, with a sweet mineral-amber radiance that has become instantly recognizable. The structure moves from luminous spice and floral facets into ambergris-like warmth, dry woods, and resinous depth. Since its release, it has become one of the defining niche fragrances of the 2010s and a benchmark for the contemporary amber-wood style. Its popularity also made it one of the most copied and discussed luxury perfumes on the market."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Dry

Moods

Luxurious
Mysterious
Confident
Sensual
Sophisticated

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Formal
Night Out
Party
Wedding

Fun Facts

The fragrance was created in connection with Baccarat's 250th anniversary celebration.

Before the wider release, an exclusive Baccarat crystal edition was reportedly issued in a very limited run of 250 bottles.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyFloralSweetOrientalWoodySyntheticResinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

saffron
jasmine
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

amberwood
ambergris
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

fir resin
cedar

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Reviews consistently describe Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP as radiant, sweet, airy, and extremely recognizable, with a saffron-jasmine opening over amberwood and cedar. Many users praise its strong projection and very long wear, often reporting all-day longevity and lingering scent on clothing. Some reviewers experience it as warm, luxe, and compliment-getting, while others find it overly synthetic, medicinal, or hard to smell consistently due to olfactory fatigue. Overall, it is regarded as a modern niche icon with polarizing but highly distinctive character.”

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