Is The Parfum Hub Royal Rouge 54 a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540?

Royal Rouge 54 EDP

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Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum bottle Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
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Royal Rouge 54 Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Rouge 54 EDP
£335.86 from
35ml at The Beauty Store
Best value £2.62/ml (200ml)
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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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Royal Rouge 54 EDP
Royal Rouge 54 hits the saffron-amberwood core of Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Baccarat Rouge 540 fairly well up front, but loses the original's crystalline, almost mineral sillage within a couple of hours.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP A Royal Rouge 54 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
Royal Rouge 54 EDP

Notes

Baccarat Rouge 540
Royal Rouge 54

Base Notes

Canadian Fir Balsam 56% Cedar 44%
Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 57%
Jasmine 47% vs 42%
Ambergris 36% vs 46%
Amberwood 36% vs 53%
Canadian Fir Balsam 23% vs 55%
Cedar 22% vs 44%
Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 57%
Jasmine 47% vs 42%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 36% vs 46%
Amberwood 36% vs 53%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Hedione 27%
Shared Notes
Canadian Fir Balsam 23% vs 55%
Cedar 22% vs 44%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Royal Rouge 54
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
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.

Royal Rouge 54

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Warm amber-saffron composition suits cooler months where its sweetness reads cozy rather than cloying.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Sweet and noticeable enough for dates and formal evenings, too much for office or sport wear.

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
89%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Saffron, Jasmine

Key Differences

Without ambroxan and hedione

Where to buy

Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
Royal Rouge 54 EDP
5ml
Not available
35ml
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71ml
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100ml
Not available
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