Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Baccarat Rouge 540 | Parfum Extrait

An amber, floral, woody, and spicy unisex fragrance launched in 2017. Created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum elevates the original Eau de Parfum, evoking absolute luxury and opulence, with a composition that balances the richness of flowers with the depth of amber and woody notes. It is acclaimed worldwide for its unique, powerful, and addictive sillage.

Detailed Description

Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum opens with an intense top note of bitter almond, which provides a slightly medicinal and gourmand touch, setting the stage for the richness that follows. At the heart of the fragrance, high-quality saffron introduces a spicy, warm, and metallic nuance that intertwines perfectly with Egyptian rose, giving it an opulent floral character and an unmistakable olfactory signature.

The base is where the magic of longevity and projection comes to life. Ambergris provides a warm, mineral, salty, and sensual note. Woody elements, especially cedar, anchor the fragrance with a clean, dry structure, while musk ensures a velvety drydown and a lasting power that defies time. The result is a fragrance that feels airy and dense at the same time, a luxurious "air" that lingers in the memory.

Olfactory Pyramid:

Top Note: Bitter Almond, Saffron.

Heart Note: Egyptian Rose, Jasmine.

Base Notes: Ambergris, Woody Notes, Musk.