Is Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Ruby Edition a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540?
Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2022 |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Amber Oud Ruby Edition EDP
Baccarat Rouge 540 (BR540) and Amber Oud Ruby Edition share a similar DNA, but diverge in price and refinement. BR540 presents a smoother, more balanced profile with its signature cotton candy sweetness and airy woodiness. Amber Oud Ruby Edition leans into a bolder, more metallic interpretation of the BR540 Extrait, potentially benefiting from maceration to mellow its initial harshness. If you seek the iconic BR540 experience and don't mind splurging, go with the original. For a budget-friendly alternative, Amber Oud Ruby Edition can scratch that itch, though with a slightly rougher edge.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Baccarat Rouge 540
- Amber Oud Ruby Edition
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want the original Baccarat Rouge 540 experience.
- You prefer a smoother, more refined sweetness.
- You want a well-blended, balanced fragrance.
- You don't mind paying a premium for quality.
- You want a budget-friendly BR540 alternative.
- You enjoy a bolder, more intense scent profile.
- You don't mind a potentially metallic opening.
- You are willing to let it macerate for better performance.
The one everyone recognises: airy and dense at once, with saffron and jasmine and a sugary, mineral shimmer that stays on the skin for ages. Best on cool evenings.
Al Haramain's Amber Oud Ruby Edition is a divisive beast of a perfume that nails the BR540 Extrait DNA for many, but others find it a bitter, metallic mess. Maceration is key for some to unlock its full potential, transforming a harsh opening into a sweet and woody experience.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Ambroxan
13% share of the perfume
Sugar Cane
11% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
7% share of the perfume
Cedar
6% share of the perfume
Canadian Fir Balsam
2% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Ambergris
14% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
13% share of the perfume
Musk
12% share of the perfume
Saffron
17%
vs
12%
Jasmine
13%
vs
12%
Ambergris
9%
vs
13%
Cedar
6%
vs
9%
Amberwood
14% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
13% share of the perfume
Sugar Cane
11% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
7% share of the perfume
Hedione
7% share of the perfume
Canadian Fir Balsam
2% share of the perfume
Almond
26% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
13% share of the perfume
Musk
12% share of the perfume
Saffron
17%
vs
12%
Jasmine
14% share of the perfume
Almond
26% share of the perfume
Amberwood
14% share of the perfume
Ambergris
10% share of the perfume
Hedione
7% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
13% share of the perfume
Sugar Cane
11% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
7% share of the perfume
Cedar
6% share of the perfume
Canadian Fir Balsam
2% share of the perfume
Ambergris
14% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
13% share of the perfume
Musk
12% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Sweet amberwood and resin thrive in the cold: autumn and winter are the anchor, with cool spring evenings a possible extra. In summer heat it is overpowering.
Occasions
Carries well enough for formal events and date nights, where it is meant to be noticed. Its reach is wrong for an office or the gym.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, particularly after maceration, make it too dominant for an office setting. However, its sophisticated and sensual warm-spicy, woody-amber profile makes it perfect for date nights and formal gatherings, thriving in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Cedar, Saffron, Jasmine
Adds almond and musk, drops amberwood and ambroxan
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