Maison Francis Kurkdjian 2015 EDP Pheromone

U ££££ Acquired

Baccarat Rouge 540

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Baccarat Rouge 540 opens with Jasmine and Saffron, settles into a heart of Ambergris, Hedione, and Amberwood, and dries down to a base of Sugar Cane, Cedar, Oakmoss, and Ambroxan. Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Baccarat Rouge 540 carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Modern
  • Sensual
Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Baseas listed
Canadian Fir Balsam23%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall 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.

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum dazzles with a unique fusion of glowing saffron, crystalline jasmine, and a radiant, almost mineral amber-woody core. Sugar-dusted warmth and a metallic shimmer envelop the skin, while ambroxan and fir resin create a luminous, crystalline aura. The result is both sweet and mineral, airy yet dense, radiating luxury and mystery with a signature trail that is unmistakable and unforgettable.

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Where to buy

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