Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Ambery Saffron
Maison Francis Kurkdjian vs Dossier
Dossier's Ambery Saffron is its named BR540 interpretation, adding orange blossom, plum, oakmoss and fir balsam to saffron, jasmine and cedar. MFK lists jasmine, saffron, an ambergris accord, dry woods and ethyl maltol.
| Baccarat Rouge 540 | Ambery Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Maison Francis Kurkdjian | Dossier |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | unisex | unisex |
| Top Notes | — | saffron, orange blossom |
| Heart Notes | — | jasmine, plum, cedarwood |
| Base Notes | — | oakmoss, fir balsam, amber |
| Notes | jasmine, saffron, ambergris accord, dry woods, ethyl maltol | — |
| Best Seasons | fall, winter | fall, winter |
Shared Notes (2)
Notes that appear in both fragrances
What Wearers Say
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
One longtime wearer enjoys the airy jasmine, saffron and sugary character that settles into warm amber.
One EDP sampler found a dominant hospital-like smell that remained unpleasant on skin.
Dossier Ambery Saffron
Some wearers enjoy Ambery Saffron and find it close to BR540.
One buyer got a bandage-like impression instead of a scent they wanted to wear.
Some buyers find it difficult to smell or want better staying power.
The Verdict
Ambery Saffron is Dossier's named BR540, but its notes take a different turn. Saffron and jasmine are there, with cedarwood for the dry woods, and then Dossier adds orange blossom, plum, oakmoss and fir balsam. None of those are in MFK's list, and together they make it darker and more resinous than BR540's airy sweetness. Wearers are split on how close it is. BR540 is our pick; for an alternative whose list sticks closer, look at ALT Crystal.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Dossier Ambery Saffron