Blessed Baraka vs Baccarat Rouge 540
Initio vs Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP is saffron, jasmine, dry woods and ethyl maltol. Initio's Blessed Baraka is white flowers over amber, sandalwood, vanilla and musk: creamy rather than airy.
| Blessed Baraka | Baccarat Rouge 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Initio | Maison Francis Kurkdjian |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | unisex | unisex |
| Top Notes | — | — |
| Heart Notes | — | — |
| Base Notes | — | — |
| Notes | white flowers, amber, sandalwood, vanilla, musk | jasmine, saffron, ambergris accord, dry woods, ethyl maltol |
| Best Seasons | fall, winter | fall, winter |
What Wearers Say
Initio Blessed Baraka
One wearer loves the powdery sandalwood-and-amber character with white floral and musky undertones.
Another wearer enjoyed the sandalwood opening but found the developing musk dusty, stuffy and overwhelming.
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.
The Verdict
These aren't the same idea. BR540 is airy and sugary: saffron and jasmine over dry woods, with ethyl maltol's candyfloss sweetness and an ambergris accord. Blessed Baraka is creamy and powdery: white flowers over amber, sandalwood, vanilla and musk. BR540 is our pick for its distinctiveness. Choose Blessed Baraka if you want soft, musky sandalwood instead.
Initio Blessed Baraka
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540