Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum
Maison Francis Kurkdjian vs Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Same family, different emphasis: the EDP is saffron, jasmine and dry woods with ethyl maltol; the Extrait swaps saffron for bitter almond and adds a woody-amber musk.
| Baccarat Rouge 540 | Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Maison Francis Kurkdjian | Maison Francis Kurkdjian |
| Concentration | EDP | Parfum |
| Gender | unisex | unisex |
| Top Notes | — | — |
| Heart Notes | — | — |
| Base Notes | — | — |
| Notes | jasmine, saffron, ambergris accord, dry woods, ethyl maltol | jasmine, bitter almond, ambergris accord, woody amber accord, musk, ethyl maltol |
| Best Seasons | fall, winter | fall, winter, spring |
Shared Notes (3)
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.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum
A sample wearer enjoys the noticeable almond character on skin. Another Extrait owner loves its mixture of airy sweetness and substantial presence.
One wearer finds the almond impression chalky and orange-like, preferring the EDP’s lighter character. Another owner finds the Extrait heavy and dense yet difficult to smell on themselves.
The Verdict
Start with the EDP. It's the famous one: saffron and jasmine over dry woods, with ethyl maltol's candyfloss sweetness and an ambergris accord giving it that airy, sugary glow. The Extrait drops the saffron and adds bitter almond and a woody, ambery musk, so it's nuttier, denser and less sparkling. Buy the Extrait only if you already love BR540 and want it richer.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum