Is Alexandria Fragrances Interplay a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540?

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Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum bottle Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
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Best value £2.62/ml (200ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
A cult icon that radiates crystalline sweetness and radiant woods with a metallic shimmer. Instantly recognizable, seductive, and divisive, it’s a statement of modern luxury and enigmatic allure.
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Our Verdict - Interplay Extrait
This one's a proper divisive scent - people either rave about its similarity to BR540 or slate it as a cheap knock-off smelling of 'fecal' notes and 'mothballs'. Definitely try before you buy, it seems your nose will either love it or hate it.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP A Interplay Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
Interplay Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 40%
Jasmine 47% vs 59%
Ambergris 36% vs 100%
Cedar 22% vs 22%
Oakmoss 17% vs 37%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Amberwood 36% Hedione 27% Canadian Fir Balsam 23% Sugar Cane 19% Ambroxan 18%
Only in Interplay
Sage 41%
Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 40%
Jasmine 47% vs 59%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 36% vs 100%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Amberwood 36% Hedione 27%
Shared Notes
Cedar 22% vs 22%
Oakmoss 17% vs 37%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Canadian Fir Balsam 23% Sugar Cane 19% Ambroxan 18%
Only in Interplay
Sage 41%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Baccarat Rouge 540 Interplay
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Baccarat Rouge 540

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Baccarat Rouge 540 thrives in cooler weather, where its dense, sweet-amber and woody character can blossom without overwhelming. Best in fall and winter, but can work on cool spring evenings.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold projection and luxurious aura are ideal for formal events and date nights, but it can be too intense for office or sporty settings. Wear for occasions where you want to make a statement.

Interplay

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its strong projection and enduring longevity make it a bit much for the office, but perfect for dates or evening casual wear where you want to make an impression. The unique amber and floral profile, while polarising, lends itself to social events rather than quiet settings.

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.

Overall scent match
77%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Jasmine, Oakmoss, Cedar

Key Differences

Adds amberwood and ambroxan, drops sage

Where to buy

Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
Interplay Extrait
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