Is Perfume Parlour Avalanche Rouge a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540?

Avalanche Rouge EDP

Perfume Parlour   Inspired Statement
Share
Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum bottle Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2015 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Avalanche Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle Avalanche Rouge EDP
£335.86 from
35ml at The Beauty Store
Best value £2.62/ml (200ml)
Buy Baccarat Rouge 540 Check price on →
£11.00 from
30ml at Perfume Parlour
Best value £0.32/ml (100ml)
Buy Avalanche Rouge

Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

ScentArt

View Liquid → Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
View Liquid → Avalanche Rouge EDP

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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Avalanche Rouge EDP
Avalanche Rouge marries Creed Aventus' smoky pineapple to Baccarat Rouge 540's amber-jasmine glow. The fusion lands sweeter and fruitier than either original, but renders flatter with skin-close projection - a fun budget mash-up rather than a faithful clone of two giants.
Statement

Scent Profile

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 22%
Jasmine 47% vs 37%
Ambergris 36% vs 25%
Amberwood 36% vs 32%
Cedar 22% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 22%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Jasmine 48%
Only in Avalanche Rouge
Pineapple 42% Bergamot 35%
Shared Notes
Amberwood 36% vs 32%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Ambergris 36% Hedione 27%
Only in Avalanche Rouge
Jasmine 38% Birch 30%
Shared Notes
Cedar 22% vs 22%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Avalanche Rouge
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.

Avalanche Rouge

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The amber-sweet, fruity warmth suits autumn and winter best, with enough brightness up top to carry into spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its sweet, attention-grabbing character is made for dates and evenings rather than the office or 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
63%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Cedar, Saffron, Jasmine

Key Differences

Adds bergamot and birch, drops ambroxan and canadian fir balsam

Where to buy

Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
Avalanche Rouge EDP
13ml
Not available
30ml
Not available
35ml
Not available
50ml
Not available
71ml
Not available
100ml
Not available
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS