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Maison Francis KurkdjianBaccarat Rouge 540

Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait (Parfum)

2017

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Versions Timeline

2017

Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait (Original Release)

Price Range
$320 – $475

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Francis Kurkdjian

"Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait is the richer, more concentrated interpretation of the house’s Baccarat Rouge 540 signature. Market sources and brand listings confirm it as an Extrait de Parfum released in 2017, expanding the original woody ambery floral idea with a deeper, creamier and more opulent profile. Its core identity combines saffron brightness, radiant jasmine, smooth cedar and an ambergris/amberwood style mineral warmth, while bitter almond adds a distinctly plush and slightly gourmand nuance. Compared with the earlier Eau de Parfum, the Extrait is generally described as denser, sweeter and more enveloping rather than radically different in structure. It has become one of the most recognizable modern niche perfumes, celebrated for its luxurious trail, abstract crystal-like glow and immense cultural impact in the fragrance market."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Luxurious
Mysterious
Alluring
Confident
Warm

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Formal
Night Out
Party
Holiday

Fun Facts

The Baccarat Rouge 540 line was born from a collaboration with Baccarat to commemorate the crystal house’s 250th anniversary, and the number 540 references the temperature at which Baccarat crystal is fused.

Many reviewers and commentators consider the Extrait version to be the more influential template for the wave of modern 'BR540-inspired' fragrances and dupes.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyFloralSweetWoodyCreamyOrientalSyntheticResinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

saffron
jasmine grandiflorum
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

bitter almond
cedar
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

woody musk
ambergris

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Reviews consistently describe Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait as a denser, creamier and more luxurious take on the original, with bitter almond giving extra richness and a smoother, more cocooning feel. Users often praise its strong projection, highly recognizable scent trail and very long wear, frequently reporting 10+ hours of longevity. Common criticisms focus on its very high price and its ubiquity, but even detractors often acknowledge its distinctive signature and technical impact.”

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