Is Oakcha Sweven 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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2015 Year -
££££ Price Tier ££
Sweven Extrait bottle Sweven Extrait
$281.99+ tax from
1.2 fl oz (35 ml) at Maple Prime
Best value $121.25/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 - Sweven Extrait
This Baccarat Rouge 540 dupe is a bit of a gamble. Some folks find it spot-on and luxurious, while others get nothing but burnt plastic or a medicinal whiff. Consistency seems to be its Achilles' heel; it's either magic or macerated disaster.
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Scent Profile

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 34%
Jasmine 47% vs 24%
Ambergris 36% vs 34%
Canadian Fir Balsam 23% vs 28%
Cedar 22% vs 37%
Ambroxan 18% vs 61%
Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 34%
Jasmine 47% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Canadian Fir Balsam 23% vs 28%
Cedar 22% vs 37%
Only in Sweven
Ambergris 34%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Sweven
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.

Sweven

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm, amber-woody profile, often described as seductive and attention-grabbing, makes it ideal for dates and formal events. However, reports of strong sillage and potential for some to find it cloying mean it's less suited for office wear, and certainly not 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.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Cedar, Jasmine, Saffron

Key Differences

Adds amberwood and hedione, drops evernyl and marigold

Where to buy

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