SaffronOpens with
AmberwoodHeart
Fir ResinDries down to
Also asExtrait de Parfum · 2017 →
Francis KurkdjianThe nose · 234 fragrances · also made Rouge Trafalgar Esprit De Parfum (2024)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Sold as unisex
Baccarat Rouge 540
The polished elegance of a high-end bar in a chic city hotel, where metallic accents meet warm, woody notes and the subtle glow of candlelight.
Smells likea campfire
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Baccarat Rouge 540Luxury · $250+
70%Similar accords, often for lessClub de Nuit Untold · ArmafBudget tier, under $40 · all 6 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian was launched in 2015 and quickly established itself as a benchmark for modern luxury. The fragrance opens with the bright, metallic note of saffron, which cuts through the sweetness of jasmine and hedione to create an intriguing contrast. As it develops, the warm spice of amberwood and ambroxan blends seamlessly into a rich base of cedar, fir resin, oakmoss, and the animalic depth of ambergris. This composition is both bold and refined, reflecting the brand's commitment to sophisticated elegance.
Baccarat Rouge 540 is long-lasting and has strong sillage, so one or two sprays are sufficient. The saffron note can be intense at first, but it mellows out over time, revealing deeper layers. For best results, apply to pulse points where the warmth of your skin will enhance its complexity.
Fig. 01 — Baccarat Rouge 540, Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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Francis Kurkdjian
The composer of lightFrancis Kurkdjian is among the most celebrated perfumers alive — a creative polymath whose work spans haute couture fragrance, contemporary art installations, and the founding of his own maison.
“It’s impossible to predict. Success doesn’t depend on you. It depends on the audience.”
Francis Kurkdjian · SLEEK, June 2026
The Baccarat Rouge 540 line
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 24%.