Rouge
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Monte Carlo
ScentArt
A
Rouge
B
Monte Carlo
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Rouge
If you're after a budget Baccarat Rouge 540 clone, this is a decent shout, but don't expect it to project much. It's a skin scent through and through, and you might even go noseblind to it.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Monte Carlo
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 (2015) - saffron, amberwood and fir resin translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Favourite
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 11% | 14% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 7% | 8% |
| Sweet | 14% | 15% |
| Warm | 23% | 21% |
| Woody | 34% | 35% |
| Earthy | 15% | 14% |
| Animalic | 22% | 19% |
| Fresh | 13% | 14% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Rouge
EdP
Monte Carlo
EdP
Notes
Rouge
Monte Carlo
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Rouge
Monte Carlo
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Rouge
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Autumn
Winter
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Also Works:
Casual
Given its poor sillage and skin-scent nature, this fragrance is subtle enough for office wear but might lack the presence for formal events. The warm, sensual accords make it suitable for intimate date settings, though it won't grab attention from across a room.
Monte Carlo
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Summer
Saffron-amberwood-cedar versatile across seasons; warmest in winter.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Date, formal evening, casual - iconic versatility.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
97%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
100%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Jasmine, Fir Resin notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Rouge
Monte Carlo
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