Fragrance World 2021

Barakkat Rouge 540

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Opens warm and resinous with Bitter Almond and Saffron settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Egyptian Jasmine and Cedar over a deep, enveloping base of Ambergris, Musk, and Woody Notes.

The bloodline

Baccarat Rouge 540Maison Francis KurkdjianModerate

This bottle carries the Baccarat Rouge 540 DNA. Shares 3 notes with the original.

saffronjasmineambergris

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Inspired by, expect some overlap

Shares several notes with Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian but has its own character. Worth trying before buying if you already own the original.

Wear in
year-round
Wear for
everyday
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Barakkat Rouge 540 bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

AnimalicWoodyAmberBalsamicCamphoraceousCleanCreamyDry

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2021

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
Egyptian Jasmine
Egyptian Jasmine
Cedar
Cedar
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours
Ambergris
Ambergris
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Woody Notes

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Barakkat Rouge 540 is widely considered inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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