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

Interplay EDP

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Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum bottle Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
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Interplay Eau de Parfum bottle Interplay EDP
$281.99+ tax from
1.2 fl oz (35 ml) at Maple Prime
Best value $116.03/fl oz (6.8 fl oz (200 ml))
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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 EDP
Interplay is Alexandria UK's mainline take on MFK Baccarat Rouge 540, built around the same jasmine-saffron-amberwood skeleton. It reads a touch resinous and simpler in the drydown, without the original's shimmering, near-metallic radiance or its legendary all-day trail.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP A Interplay EDP 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 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 47%
Jasmine 47% vs 52%
Ambergris 36% vs 52%
Amberwood 36% vs 32%
Canadian Fir Balsam 23% vs 28%
Cedar 22% vs 40%
Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 47%
Jasmine 47% vs 52%
Shared Notes
Amberwood 36% vs 32%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Ambergris 36% Hedione 27%
Only in Interplay
Cedar 40% Canadian Fir Balsam 28%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Canadian Fir Balsam 23% Cedar 22% Sugar Cane 19% Ambroxan 18% Oakmoss 17%
Only in Interplay
Ambergris 53% Musk 47%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Community season votes for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Wearers put Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

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
88%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Cedar, Saffron, Jasmine

Key Differences

Adds musk, drops ambroxan and hedione

Where to buy

Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
Interplay EDP

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