Is Lattafa Royal Sapphire a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540?

Royal Sapphire EDP

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Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum bottle Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
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2015 Year 2022
££££ Price Tier £
Royal Sapphire Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Sapphire EDP
£335.86 from
35ml at The Beauty Store
Best value £2.62/ml (200ml)
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£18.00 from
100ml at Imperian
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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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Royal Sapphire EDP
A brilliant, versatile crowd-pleaser that builds on the BR540 DNA with a candied orange twist. It's an underrated gem that deserves more attention, perfect for everyday allure.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP A Royal Sapphire 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
Royal Sapphire EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 35%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Jasmine 48%
Only in Royal Sapphire
Mandarin 35% Lemon 29%
Only in Royal Sapphire
Rose 50% Jasmine 50%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Canadian Fir Balsam 23% Cedar 22% Sugar Cane 19% Ambroxan 18% Oakmoss 17%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Royal Sapphire
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
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.

Royal Sapphire

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and versatile blend of fresh, sweet, and warm notes make it suitable for a wide range of settings. While it leans towards casual and date nights due to its alluring sweetness, the underlying sophistication allows it to transition to formal events, though perhaps with fewer sprays. Strong performance means it won't vanish, making it great for longer social engagements.

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
19%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Saffron, Jasmine, Ambergris

Key Differences

Adds lemon and mandarin, drops amberwood and ambroxan

Where to buy

Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
Royal Sapphire EDP
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