Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait Limited Edition
“Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait Limited Edition by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a woody, amber composition with a almond undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2020 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait Limited Edition is a fragrance that marries the richness of saffron and Egyptian jasmine with the warmth of ambergris and musk. The composition opens with bitter almond and cedar, creating an intriguing tension between nutty bitterness and woody depth. This contrast sets the stage for the heart's floral sweetness and the base's enveloping musky and animalic notes, resulting in a scent that is both complex and deeply captivating.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Baccarat Rouge 540 to pulse points for an intimate, close-to-skin experience. The bitter almond top notes dissipate quickly, allowing the base notes to emerge after about an hour, so a second application can help maintain its full character throughout the evening.
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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About the Brand
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 story behind the bottle.
The hushed elegance of a candlelit dinner where the subtle play of light brings out the richness of saffron and the lushness of jasmine.
Fig. 01 — Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait Limited Edition, Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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