Is Pearl Fragrances Barakkat Rouge Attar a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540?

Barakkat Rouge Attar Oil

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Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum bottle Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
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Barakkat Rouge Attar Perfume Oil bottle Barakkat Rouge Attar Oil
$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 - Barakkat Rouge Attar Oil
This one takes its name from Barakkat Rouge 540, itself already a clone of Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Baccarat Rouge 540, so Pearl Fragrances' oil is a dupe of a dupe. The sweet saffron-amber signature still comes through loud and clear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP A Barakkat Rouge Attar Oil 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
Barakkat Rouge Attar Oil

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron Saffron 52% vs 57%
Jasmine Jasmine 47% vs 42%
Ambergris Ambergris 36% vs 37%
Cedar Cedar 22% vs 52%
Only in Barakkat Rouge Attar
Amber Amber 63% Musk Musk 47%
Shared Notes
Saffron Saffron 52% vs 57%
Jasmine Jasmine 47% vs 42%
Shared Notes
Ambergris Ambergris 36% vs 37%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Amberwood Amberwood 36% Hedione Hedione 27%
Only in Barakkat Rouge Attar
Amber Amber 63%
Shared Notes
Cedar Cedar 22% vs 52%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Canadian Fir Balsam Canadian Fir Balsam 23% Sugar Cane Sugar Cane 19% Ambroxan Ambroxan 18% Oakmoss Oakmoss 17%
Only in Barakkat Rouge Attar
Musk Musk 47%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Barakkat Rouge Attar
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
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.

Barakkat Rouge Attar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A warm, sweet amber composition that suits cooler months and feels heavier than needed in summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Too sweet and rich for the office, but the glowing amber character works well for an evening date or formal occasion.

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
82%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Ambergris, Saffron, Jasmine

Key Differences

Adds amberwood and ambroxan, drops amber and musk

Where to buy

Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
Barakkat Rouge Attar Oil

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