Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum
“Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men”
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Well loved by wearers — a amber, almond composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2017 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum was originally created as a collaboration with the renowned crystal house to celebrate its 250th anniversary. This Oriental Floral fragrance is defined by its warm and spicy notes, blending bitter almond with saffron and Egyptian jasmine for a luxurious bouquet that's both rich and refined. The composition settles into woody and musky accords, anchored by ambergris and ambroxan, creating an enveloping warmth that feels like a hug from the skin outwards.
Its distinctive formula has made Baccarat Rouge 540 one of the most imitated fragrances in modern perfumery. The largely synthetic mix of ambroxan, saffron, and a cotton candy-like sweetness is relatively easy to reverse-engineer, leading to a wave of imitators that have helped define the 'luxury skin scent' trend of recent years.
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Application Tips
Apply lightly to pulse points — the musky and woody base notes build on skin over time. This fragrance is best experienced close to the skin rather than from across the room, so avoid layering it heavily. It's ideal for evening wear when you want something that feels intimate and luxurious.
Francis Kurkdjian
Founding perfumer · 234 fragrances · French
“My creations are an invitation to choose the scent that suits you daily, because I like the idea that each woman and man can express a part of themselves through perfume.”
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was born in 2009 from the encounter between Francis Kurkdjian, a renowned perfumer with scores of successful creations to his name, and Marc Chaya, Co-founder and President of the fragrance house. At only 24, Francis Kurkdjian composed his first perfume, "Le Male" by Jean Paul Gaultier, an international best-seller and game-changer of its time. Instead of relying on a very promising start to his career, he decided, as a precursor, to explore new possibilities and give olfactory creation a new artistic dimension. In keeping with his visionary outlook, in 2001 he set up his tailor-made perfume workshop, against the general tendency of perfume democratization, while constantly putting his know-how and sensibility at the service of the greatest fashion designers (Rick Owens, Hedi Slimane, Riccardo Tisci, Alber Elbaz or John Galliano), as well as the most iconic houses (Dior, Guerlain or Saint-Laurent). From 2003, artists like Sophie Calle, Christian Rizzo or Sarkis called on him to compose his first olfactory compositions - the starting point of his quest to break down the boundaries between different fields and the senses. In 2008, he was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Light, radiance, and contemporary French perfumery
Founded by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, the maison is known for transparent, luminous compositions that blend traditional savoir-faire with modern sensibility. Signature use of radiant musks and airy florals defines the house style.
Designer Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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The opulence of a crystal chandelier, casting light and shadow in a grand ballroom.
Fig. 01 — Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum, Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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