Is Perfume Parlour Card Red X a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540?
Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | 2015 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Card Red X EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's stronger take on Baccarat Rouge 540 - the sweet, airy saffron-jasmine glow over warm amberwood. Card Red X chases the iconic crystalline scent and pushes performance hard; what it loses is the metallic, refined edge that makes the original unmistakable.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 sweet amberwood glow suits cooler shoulder seasons and winter best, though its airy quality carries into spring.
Occasions
A versatile, slightly dressy signature that shines for dates, evenings and formal wear while staying wearable day-to-day.
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
Where to buy
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Card Red X 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