Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Ambery Vanilla
Maison Francis Kurkdjian vs Dossier
BR540 EDP is jasmine, saffron, dry woods and ethyl maltol. Dossier's Ambery Vanilla is its Black Opium interpretation: pear, licorice, white flowers, vanilla and coffee.
| Baccarat Rouge 540 | Ambery Vanilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Maison Francis Kurkdjian | Dossier |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | unisex | feminine |
| Top Notes | — | mandarin, pear, pink pepper, licorice |
| Heart Notes | — | jasmine, orange blossom |
| Base Notes | — | cedarwood, patchouli, vanilla, coffee |
| Notes | jasmine, saffron, ambergris accord, dry woods, ethyl maltol | — |
| Best Seasons | fall, winter | fall, winter, spring |
Shared Notes (1)
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 Vanilla
One wearer enjoys the vanilla drydown with hints of patchouli and cedarwood.
One buyer likes the sweetness for everyday wear and layering.
The wearer who enjoys the drydown finds the licorice opening too strong for their taste.
That wearer also finds the coffee subtle, making this a poor fit for someone seeking a prominent coffee scent.
The Verdict
BR540 is our pick: the Ambery names mix people up, and Ambery Vanilla is Dossier's YSL Black Opium. It has pear and licorice on top, jasmine and orange blossom, then vanilla, coffee and patchouli. One wearer finds the coffee subtle. BR540 is saffron, jasmine, dry woods and ethyl maltol: airier, with no coffee. Dossier's BR540 is Ambery Saffron.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Dossier Ambery Vanilla