90%
Very Similar
Card Red
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Baccarat Rouge 540 (Rollerball)
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Baccarat Rouge 540 (Rollerball)
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Card Red Eau de Parfum
An affordable and well-crafted alternative to Baccarat Rouge 540, offering a warm, woody, and slightly spicy scent suitable for various occasions.
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Our Verdict - Baccarat Rouge 540 (Rollerball) Eau de Parfum
The Essence Vault's interpretation of MFK's Baccarat Rouge 540 (2015) - Francis Kurkdjian's saffron-amber-cedar signature that became the most-cloned niche perfume of the 2010s, here in a portable rollerball reading with the saffron-ambergris-amberwood triangle still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for purse-carry and touch-up wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 10% |
| Floral | 23% | 30% |
| Fruity | 1% | 15% |
| Green | 2% | 10% |
| Sweet | 26% | 75% |
| Warm | 32% | 95% |
| Woody | 23% | 75% |
| Earthy | 14% | 40% |
| Animalic | 16% | 30% |
| Fresh | 3% | 15% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Card Red
EdP
Baccarat Rouge 540 (Rollerball)
EdP
Notes
Card Red Eau de Parfum
Baccarat Rouge 540 (Rollerball) Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Amberwood
100%
vs
46%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540 (Rollerball) Eau de Parfum
Ambergris
53%
Shared Notes
Cedar
75%
vs
46%
Only in Card Red Eau de Parfum
Amberwood
75%
Only in Baccarat Rouge 540 (Rollerball) Eau de Parfum
Fir Resin
54%
Accords
Card Red Eau de Parfum
Baccarat Rouge 540 (Rollerball) Eau de Parfum
Performance
Card Red Eau de Parfum
Baccarat Rouge 540 (Rollerball) Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Card Red Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Autumn
Also Works:
Summer
Winter
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
Best For:
Date
Casual
Formal
Also Works:
Office
Its sophisticated yet versatile scent profile makes it appropriate for both casual and formal settings, including office environments and date nights.
Baccarat Rouge 540 (Rollerball) Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Spring
Summer
Saffron-amber-cedar reads strongest in autumn and winter; spring and summer the amber can become cloying.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Also Works:
Office
Casual
Signature unisex evening - date and casual-evening natural; rollerball ideal for top-ups.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
92%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities
Both share Amber, Sweet, Woody accords and Saffron, Jasmine notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Card Red Eau de Parfum
Baccarat Rouge 540 (Rollerball) Eau de Parfum
13ml
Not available
30ml
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50ml
Not available
100ml
Not available
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