Maison Francis Kurkdjian 2017 Extrait

U ££££ Acquired

Baccarat Rouge 540

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Baccarat Rouge 540 opens with Saffron and Almond, settles into a heart of Cedar and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Ambroxan, and Ambergris. Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Baccarat Rouge 540 carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

The extrait transforms the Baccarat Rouge DNA into an ultra-luxurious, decadent cloud of almond, amber, and mineral woods. For those who want to envelop themselves in opulent warmth and project utter confidence.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Luxurious
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
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Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Almond50%
Saffron50%
Heartas listed
Jasmine56%
Cedar44%
Baseas listed
Ambergris22%
Woody Notes22%
Musk22%
Ambroxan17%
Cashmeran16%

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

The intense, warm, and resinous character of amber, saffron, almond, and woods makes this extrait excel in cold or transitional weather, with its power and density potentially overwhelming in high summer but beautifully enveloping in fall and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With beastly longevity, rich projection and luxurious sweetness, this is best saved for formal events or special evenings, though confident wearers can rock it on dates or upscale casual outings. Too bold and opulent for sport or most offices.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 Extrait de Parfum is an explosion of radiance and intensity, blending luminous saffron and bitter almond with a lush heart of jasmine and cedar. The base is a mineral-rich, musky ambergris swaddled in woody, cashmere-like warmth, with a hint of animalic sensuality. Sweet, spicy, and airy yet almost crystalline and metallic, this extrait leaves a powerful, unmistakable trail that is both otherworldly and intimately skin-like. The ultimate statement in modern luxury.

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