Is The Woods Collection Natural Flame a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540?

Natural Flame EDP

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Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum bottle Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2015 Year -
££££ Price Tier ££
Natural Flame Eau de Parfum bottle Natural Flame EDP
£335.86 from
35ml at The Beauty Store
Best value £2.62/ml (200ml)
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£42.99 from
100ml at Amazon
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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 - Natural Flame EDP
If you're after that Baccarat Rouge 540 vibe without the designer price tag, Natural Flame is a solid contender. It's a sweet, attention-grabbing beast, but use a light hand or you'll choke out the room.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP A Natural Flame 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
Natural Flame EDP

Notes

Baccarat Rouge 540
Natural Flame

Heart Notes

Spicy Notes 100%

Base Notes

Amber 42% Musk 32% Woody Notes 26%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Saffron 52% Jasmine 48%
Only in Natural Flame
Orange Blossom 64% Lemon 36%
Only in Natural Flame
Spicy Notes 100%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540
Canadian Fir Balsam 23% Cedar 22% Sugar Cane 19% Ambroxan 18% Oakmoss 17%
Only in Natural Flame
Amber 42% Musk 32% Woody Notes 26%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Natural Flame
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
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.

Natural Flame

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its enormous performance and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, as many community reviews confirm it can be overwhelming indoors. However, these same characteristics make it perfect for date nights, formal events, and evenings out where you want to make a lasting impression.

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
4%
Key Similarities

Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis

Key Differences

Adds amber and lemon, drops ambergris and amberwood

Where to buy

Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
Natural Flame EDP
35ml
Not available
71ml
Not available
100ml
Not available
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