Rue Broca 2020

Penthouse Versailles

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Opens warm and resinous with Saffron, Jasmine, and Orange Blossom settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Amberwood, Ambergris, and Fir Resin over a deep, enveloping base of Cedar, Musk, and Cashmeran.

The bloodline

Baccarat Rouge 540Maison Francis KurkdjianStrong

This bottle carries the Baccarat Rouge 540 DNA. Shares 5 notes with the original.

saffronjasmineamberwoodambergrisfir resin

Climate fit

Year-round Versatile across most weather, a safe everyday choice.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear in
year-round
Wear for
everyday
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Penthouse Versailles bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WoodyAmberAnimalicBalsamicFloralHoneyedSpicyCamphoraceous

Longevity

7h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2020

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Penthouse Versailles 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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