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

Thara EDP

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Thara Eau de Parfum bottle Thara 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 - Thara EDP
This Baccarat Rouge 540-inspired scent promises a lot but delivers little. If you're a fan of the original, you might appreciate the aroma, but the performance is a serious let-down. You'd be better off looking elsewhere for a proper dupe.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP A Thara 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
Thara EDP

Notes

Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Saffron 52% Jasmine 48%
Shared Notes
Cedar 22% vs 27%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Canadian Fir Balsam 23% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Thara
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.

Thara

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Given its extremely weak projection and poor longevity, Thara is best suited for scenarios where a subtle, close-to-skin scent is preferred, like a casual outing or even the office. It lacks the impact for formal events or a lasting impression on a date.

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
4%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Cedar, Jasmine

Key Differences

Adds allspice and freesia, drops ambergris and amberwood

Where to buy

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