Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
What it is: Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum is Maison Francis Kurkdjian's long-lasting woody ambery floral built around jasmine, saffron, an ambergris-like mineral accord, dry woods and ethyl maltol.
Fragrance character: Airy floral brightness meets mineral amber, dry cedar-like woods and a distinctive lightly gourmand sweetness. Its concentrated signature is known for strong diffusion and extended wear.
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Key Notes
Jasmine, Saffron, Ambergris Accord, Dry Woods, Cedar, Ethyl Maltol
The brand presents these notes as a unified composition rather than a formal top, heart and base pyramid.
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian
- Perfumer
- Francis Kurkdjian
- Release year
- 2016
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Woody Ambery Floral
- Expected wear
- Extended
- Projection
- Strong
- Strength
- Strong
- Scent profile
- Woody, Amber, Floral, Spicy, Sweet
- Full bottle sizes
- 70 mL / 2.4 fl oz, 200 mL / 6.8 fl oz, 35 mL / 1.2 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
Key notes: Jasmine, Saffron, Ambergris Accord, Dry Woods, Cedar, Ethyl Maltol
The brand presents these notes as a unified composition rather than a formal top, middle and base pyramid.
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Woody, Amber, Floral, Spicy, Sweet
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Fall, Winter, Spring
- Best for
- Evening, Special Occasion
- Day / night
- Day, Night
- Mood
- Luminous, Distinctive, Polished
Warm amber and spice facets give Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Strong projection and a 8+ hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its luminous, distinctive, polished character suits evening, special occasion.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum is a luminous woody-ambery floral built around jasmine, saffron, mineral amber, dry woods, cedar, and ethyl maltol. Jasmine gives the fragrance an airy floral lift while saffron adds a warm metallic-spicy edge. The ambergris-like accord creates its recognizable mineral radiance, and dry woods plus cedar give the composition structure without making it heavy. Ethyl maltol introduces a softly caramelized sweetness that remains abstract rather than dessert-like. Francis Kurkdjian designed the scent through contrasting “auras” of air, mineral warmth, and fire. It should suit shoppers who want strong diffusion, polished sweetness, and a distinctive woody amber signature. The overall effect is radiant, modern, and unmistakably recognizable.
About the Brand
About the Brand
Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Paris fragrance house founded by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya. Conceived as an olfactory wardrobe, the Maison spans fresh citrus and musks, roses and florals, woods, amber, oud, and concentrated extrait interpretations. Its collections pair precise material construction with expressive themes, including Baccarat Rouge 540, À la rose, Gentle Fluidity, APOM, Amyris, OUD, and Grand Soir.
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Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 70 mL / 2.4 fl oz, 200 mL / 6.8 fl oz, 35 mL / 1.2 fl oz.