Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum pairs jasmine and bitter almond with an ambergris accord, woody amber, musk and ethyl maltol. Bitter almond is what sets it apart from the EDP: it makes the candyfloss glow richer and more marzipan-like. This is the extrait in the red bottle.
What Wearers Say
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.
Great for
Someone who enjoys almond with sweet woody amber and a noticeable presence.
Not for
Someone who dislikes dense fragrances or chalky almond impressions; compare a skin sample with the EDP.
Where to Buy Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum
by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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How It Compares
vs. Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Blanc
Lattafa's Badee Al Oud Blanc (Honor & Glory) is spiced pineapple brûlée over vanilla and cashmeran. BR540 Extrait is jasmine, bitter almond, ambergris, woody amber and musk.
Read the full comparison →vs. Lattafa Oud Mood Reminiscence
Lattafa's Oud Mood Reminiscence is rose, saffron and cinnamon over patchouli, amber and oud. BR540 Extrait is jasmine and bitter almond over ambergris, woody amber and musk.
Read the full comparison →vs. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
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.
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