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Which Should You Buy?
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 (2015) - saffron, amberwood and fir resin translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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 | 10% | 10% |
| Floral | 45% | 30% |
| Fruity | 10% | 15% |
| Green | 5% | 10% |
| Sweet | 80% | 75% |
| Warm | 90% | 95% |
| Woody | 65% | 75% |
| Earthy | 30% | 40% |
| Animalic | 15% | 30% |
| Fresh | 30% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Saffron-amberwood-cedar versatile across seasons; warmest in winter.
Occasions
Date, formal evening, casual - iconic versatility.
Seasons
Saffron-amber-cedar reads strongest in autumn and winter; spring and summer the amber can become cloying.
Occasions
Signature unisex evening - date and casual-evening natural; rollerball ideal for top-ups.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Sweet, Woody accords and Saffron, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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