Bitter AlmondOpens with
CedarHeart
AmbergrisDries down to
Also asEau de Parfum · 2015 →
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 Extrait Limited Edition
The hushed elegance of a candlelit dinner where the subtle play of light brings out the richness of saffron and the lushness of jasmine.
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 540 Extrait Limited EditionLuxury · $250+
96%Similar accords, often for lessAmber Oud Ruby Edition · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
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HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
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Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait Limited Edition, 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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Designer Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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With Carolina Herrera Blond Jasmine
Adds citrus, aromatic and earthy; shares three accords.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 66%, disliked or hated by 21%.