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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Baccarat Rouge 540

Floral
Jasmine
White Floral
Green
Aquatic
Aromatic
Woody
EDP · 2015 · unisex

Maison Francis Kurkdjian is the eponymous brand of one of perfumery's most respected contemporary noses. Kurkdjian trained under legendary perfumers and has become known for his precise, architectural approach to fragrance composition, creating scents that balance accessibility with genuine complexity.

Baccarat Rouge 540 opens with jasmine and saffron, a warm spiced introduction that immediately signals sophistication. The heart leans into ambergris and amberwood, creating a dense, almost resinous core that feels both creamy and woody. The base anchors everything in amber, cedar, fir resin, and oakmoss, with a touch of sugar that prevents the composition from becoming austere. The overall effect is a rich amber-woody fragrance with earthy, warm spiced character that feels grounded and deliberate rather than precious.

This is a unisex fragrance for anyone drawn to substantial, woody ambers with real depth. It works equally well as a signature scent or for occasions requiring something with presence and polish. The composition has enough restraint that it doesn't overwhelm, but enough density to linger meaningfully on skin. If this appeals to you, explore The Homesteader, The Mystic, and The Tactician.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Floral
45%
Jasmine
45%
White Floral
45%
Green
42%
Aquatic
50%
Aromatic
42%
Woody
90%
Earthy
87%
Musky
50%
Amber
100%
Warm Spicy
80%
Spicy
45%
Sweet
70%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Saffron
Saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Ambergris
Ambergris
One of perfumery's most storied materials, a waxy substance produced by sperm whales with a uniquely salty, sweet, earthy quality. Real ambergris is nearly unobtainable; most perfumers use synthetic alternatives. It adds a marine warmth and incredible fixative quality, making fragrances smell more 'alive' and skin-like.
Amberwood
Amberwood
Hedione
Hedione
Base · 3–12 hrs
Ambroxan
Ambroxan
The molecule responsible for the warm, skin-amplifying quality of many modern fragrances, ambroxan (Ambrox) is a synthetic compound derived from ambergris that creates an almost invisible warmth. It doesn't smell strongly on its own but makes everything around it feel richer, closer, and more like skin. The secret weapon of countless contemporary bestsellers.
Cedar
Cedar
Fir Resin
Fir Resin
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
The defining ingredient of classic chypre perfumery, damp, forest-floor earthy with a faint bitterness and incredible complexity. Real oakmoss is now heavily restricted by IFRA regulations, which is why vintage chypres smell so different from modern ones. When present, it creates a raw, outdoorsy anchor that no synthetic fully replicates.
Sugar
Sugar
Clean, crystalline, and sweet without complexity, sugar adds a simple, transparent sweetness to fragrances. Unlike caramel or honey, pure sugar reads as almost odorless but amplifies the sweetness of surrounding notes. It is often used as a modifier rather than a lead note, pushing compositions toward the sweeter side of their spectrum.
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The HomesteaderBest match87% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Mystic86% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Tactician82% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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Scent Profile
Floral45%Jasmine45%White Floral45%Green42%Aquatic50%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDP
Decants Available
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Baccarat Rouge 540 is $672.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $672.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Maison Francis Kurkdjian fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540? +
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian is the eponymous brand of one of perfumery's most respected contemporary noses. Kurkdjian trained under legendary perfumers and has become known for his precise, architectural approach to fragrance composition, creating scents that balance accessibility with genuine complexity. Baccarat Rouge 540 opens with jasmine and saffron, a warm spiced introduction that immediately signals sophistication. The heart leans into ambergris and amberwood, creating a dense, almost resinous core that feels both creamy and woody. The base anchors everything in amber, cedar, fir resin, and oakmoss, with a touch of sugar that prevents the composition from becoming austere. The overall effect is a rich amber-woody fragrance with earthy, warm spiced character that feels grounded and deliberate rather than precious. This is a unisex fragrance for anyone drawn to substantial, woody ambers with real depth. It works equally well as a signature scent or for occasions requiring something with presence and polish. The composition has enough restraint that it doesn't overwhelm, but enough density to linger meaningfully on skin. If this appeals to you, explore The Homesteader, The Mystic, and The Tactician.
What are the notes in Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540? +
Top: Jasmine, Saffron. Heart: Ambergris, Amberwood, Hedione. Base: Ambroxan, Cedar, Fir Resin, Oakmoss, Sugar.
What fragrance family is Baccarat Rouge 540? +
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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