Is Nicholas Charles Fragrances Baccarat Rouge 540 a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540?

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Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum bottle Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
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Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum bottle Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
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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 - Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
Baccarat Rouge 540 dupes MFK's cult amber-woods icon - the saffron-jasmine opening and warm ambergris heart land close for the first hour, but the dupe fades to a soft skin scent where the original's legendary beast-mode sillage keeps rolling for a full day.
Statement

Scent Profile

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

Notes

Baccarat Rouge 540
Baccarat Rouge 540

Base Notes

Canadian Fir Balsam 55% Cedar 45%
Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 56%
Jasmine 47% vs 43%
Ambergris 36% vs 42%
Amberwood 36% vs 57%
Canadian Fir Balsam 23% vs 54%
Cedar 22% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 56%
Jasmine 47% vs 43%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 36% vs 42%
Amberwood 36% vs 57%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Hedione 27%
Shared Notes
Canadian Fir Balsam 23% vs 54%
Cedar 22% vs 45%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Baccarat Rouge 540
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

Baccarat Rouge 540

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Warm amber-woods with a bright saffron top read best in cooler months but the light jasmine keeps it wearable into summer evenings.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

The refined amber-floral character suits date nights and formal occasions; too polished for sport, versatile enough for smart-casual wear.

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
89%
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

Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
0.17 fl oz (5 ml)
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1.2 fl oz (35 ml)
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