Is Armaf Club de Nuit Untold a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540?

Club de Nuit Untold EDP

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Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum bottle Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
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Our Verdict

Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is the epitome of luxury with its crystalline sweetness and radiant woods, offering a metallic shimmer that's both seductive and enigmatic. It's a statement piece for those who revel in modern luxury. On the other hand, Club de Nuit Untold by Armaf is a compelling mid-tier alternative for those seeking a similar scent profile without the high price tag. While it mimics the original's aura, it introduces a more synthetic sweetness and might polarize with its intense opening and potential for noseblindness. Choose Baccarat Rouge 540 for a refined, iconic experience; opt for Club de Nuit Untold if budget and longevity are your priorities, but brace for a powerful, sometimes divisive fragrance.

£335.86 from
35ml at The Beauty Store
Best value £2.62/ml (200ml)
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£23.07 from
30ml at Amazon
Best value £0.30/ml (105ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Baccarat Rouge 540 if...
  • You prefer luxury over budget.
  • You seek an iconic and refined fragrance.
  • You appreciate crystalline sweetness.
Choose Club de Nuit Untold if...
  • You're budget-conscious.
  • You want powerful longevity.
  • You enjoy bold, intense scents.
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 - Club de Nuit Untold EDP
Skip the original; this beast-mode Baccarat dupe delivers undeniable clout on a budget. It's polarising - some find it too sweet or synthetic - but expect compliments and lasting power that will absolutely not quit. Just beware of noseblindness and the chemical opening for early bottles.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP A Club de Nuit Untold 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
Club de Nuit Untold EDP

Notes

Baccarat Rouge 540
Club de Nuit Untold

Base Notes

Canadian Fir Balsam 51% Cedar 49%
Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 66%
Jasmine 47% vs 33%
Ambergris 36% vs 42%
Amberwood 36% vs 57%
Canadian Fir Balsam 23% vs 51%
Cedar 22% vs 48%
Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 66%
Jasmine 47% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 36% vs 42%
Amberwood 36% vs 57%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Hedione 27%
Shared Notes
Canadian Fir Balsam 23% vs 51%
Cedar 22% vs 48%

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 Club de Nuit Untold
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Club de Nuit Untold

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Untold is generally too potent for the office. It shines on dates and formal occasions where its luxurious, bold character can make a statement without overwhelming. Its versatility also makes it suitable for casual wear, though some may find it too 'loud' for everyday application.

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

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Saffron, Jasmine

Key Differences

Without ambroxan and hedione

Where to buy

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