Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait Limited Edition 2021
“Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait Limited Edition 2021 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a amber, musky composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2021 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait Limited Edition is a fragrance that embodies the brand's commitment to elegance and sophistication. Created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, this composition opens with saffron and bitter almond, creating an unexpected tension between warmth and bitterness. The heart of Egyptian jasmine adds a lush floral touch, while the base notes of ambergris, cashmeran, ambroxan, and musk create a warm, enveloping effect that reads as both luxurious and intimate.
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Application Tips
One or two sprays are enough to capture the essence of this rich composition. The saffron and bitter almond notes are bright but fleeting, so it’s best applied just before an evening out when you want a scent that evolves over time. Allow it an hour to fully settle into your skin for the full effect.
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.
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The story behind the bottle.
The first sip of an intricate cocktail in a chic speakeasy, where the richness of saffron meets the lushness of jasmine and the depth of ambergris.
Fig. 01 — Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait Limited Edition 2021, Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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