Is Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Scarlet a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540?
Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2015 | Year | 2025 |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $ |
Ana Abiyedh Scarlet EDP
Baccarat Rouge 540 (BR540) and Ana Abiyedh Scarlet (AAS) both aim for a sweet, fresh spicy profile, but diverge significantly in execution and price. BR540 leads with refined sweetness and airy woods, maintaining a luxurious feel from start to finish. AAS, a budget-friendly alternative, begins with a challenging opening that some find synthetic, but evolves into a dark cherry-rose fragrance with time. The key difference lies in the quality of ingredients and smoothness of the blend. BR540 is for immediate gratification, while AAS requires patience.
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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
- Ana Abiyedh Scarlet
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a refined, instantly recognizable luxury fragrance.
- You prefer a lighter, airier sweetness with woody undertones.
- You want a fragrance with consistent high quality.
- You value a smoother, more polished scent profile.
- You want a budget-friendly alternative to BR540.
- You enjoy dark cherry and rose fragrances.
- You are willing to wait for a fragrance to macerate and improve.
- You like a bolder, more challenging scent experience.
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.
This polarizing scent demands patience and a thick skin. Initial blasts can be rough, but for those who endure the 'maceration period', it transforms into a seductive, dark cherry-rose delight. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but a beloved 'sexy drop' for many.
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
Sugar Cane
11%
vs
2%
Saffron
17% share of the perfume
Jasmine
14% share of the perfume
Amberwood
14% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
13% share of the perfume
Ambergris
10% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
7% share of the perfume
Hedione
7% share of the perfume
Cedar
6% share of the perfume
Canadian Fir Balsam
2% share of the perfume
Patchouli
16% share of the perfume
Rose
16% share of the perfume
Black Cherry
15% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
13% share of the perfume
Caramel
12% share of the perfume
Vanilla
10% share of the perfume
Peony
8% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
6% share of the perfume
Nutmeg
2% share of the perfume
Black Cherry
15% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
13% share of the perfume
Amberwood
14% share of the perfume
Ambergris
10% share of the perfume
Hedione
7% share of the perfume
Rose
16% share of the perfume
Peony
8% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
6% share of the perfume
Nutmeg
2% share of the perfume
Sugar Cane
11%
vs
2%
Ambroxan
13% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
7% share of the perfume
Cedar
6% share of the perfume
Canadian Fir Balsam
2% share of the perfume
Patchouli
16% share of the perfume
Caramel
12% share of the perfume
Vanilla
10% 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 year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and remarkable longevity, Ana Abiyedh Scarlet is best suited for evening wear and dates, where its 'sultry' and 'sexy' character can shine. It's too potent for office settings and inappropriate for sport.
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 1 of its 10 notes, including Sugar Cane
Adds ambergris and amberwood, drops black cherry and caramel
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