Is Noted Aromas Monte Carlo 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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$246.99+ tax from
1.2 fl oz (35 ml) at Maple Prime
Best value $94.64/fl oz (6.8 fl oz (200 ml))
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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 - Monte Carlo EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 (2015) - saffron, amberwood and fir resin translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

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

Notes

Baccarat Rouge 540
Monte Carlo

Base Notes

Canadian Fir Balsam Canadian Fir Balsam 56% Cedar Cedar 44%
Shared Notes
Saffron Saffron 52% vs 54%
Jasmine Jasmine 47% vs 45%
Ambergris Ambergris 36% vs 40%
Amberwood Amberwood 36% vs 59%
Canadian Fir Balsam Canadian Fir Balsam 23% vs 56%
Cedar Cedar 22% vs 44%
Shared Notes
Saffron Saffron 52% vs 54%
Jasmine Jasmine 47% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Ambergris Ambergris 36% vs 40%
Amberwood Amberwood 36% vs 59%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Hedione Hedione 27%
Shared Notes
Canadian Fir Balsam Canadian Fir Balsam 23% vs 56%
Cedar Cedar 22% vs 44%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Monte Carlo
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

Monte Carlo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Saffron-amberwood-cedar versatile across seasons; warmest in winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Date, formal evening, casual - iconic versatility.

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

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