Is Perfume Parlour Card Red a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540?
Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2020 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Card Red EDP
Baccarat Rouge 540 dazzles with its signature airy-sweet, metallic sheen and luminous woods, creating an unmistakable trail that screams luxury and intrigue. Card Red, while inspired by BR540, trades the crystalline opulence for a warmer, spicier profile and offers less projection and complexity. If you crave a head-turning, long-lasting statement scent, Baccarat Rouge 540 is the gold standard. Card Red, on the other hand, is a wallet-friendly pick, delivering a similar woody-saffron vibe but with less radiance and performance. Choose based on your budget and whether you want the original’s glamorous punch or a more accessible everyday wear.
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Where they differ
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want the real luxury experience.
- You crave strong projection and longevity.
- You love a metallic, crystalline sweetness.
- You want a universally recognized signature scent.
- You want a budget-friendly option.
- You prefer a warmer, spicier scent.
- You like subtle woody fragrances.
- You want a daily wear dupe for less.
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.
An affordable and well-crafted alternative to Baccarat Rouge 540, offering a warm, woody, and slightly spicy scent suitable for various occasions.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
The warm and woody notes make it suitable for cooler seasons like fall and spring, while its balanced profile allows for summer wear as well.
Occasions
Its sophisticated yet versatile scent profile makes it appropriate for both casual and formal settings, including office environments and date nights.
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.
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Saffron, Jasmine
Without ambergris and ambroxan
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Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
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Card Red EDP
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Lowest Upfront
£335.86
The Beauty Store - 35ml
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Best Value
£525.00
Amazon - 200ml - £2.62/ml
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work