The MFK Baccarat Rouge 540 Expert Review

Maison Francis Kurkdjian released Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum in 2015, and it quickly became the most popular fragrance ever released by the Lebanese master perfumer.

Content Overview:

1. What does Baccarat Rouge 540 smell like?
2. How Long Does Baccarat Rouge 540 Last?
3. The Baccarat Rouge Bottle
4. Pro's & Con's Of Baccarat Rouge
5. Should You Buy Baccarat Rouge?
6. How Much Does Baccarat Rouge 540 Cost?
7. Final Thoughts

Maison Francis Kurkdjian (or MFK, as he is known) spent decades creating some of the most popular perfumes for other brands, before starting his own fragrance house.

In this Baccarat Rouge 540 review, we're going to give you everything you need to know about whether Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum is the right perfume for you.

In many ways, the release of Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum actually propelled the brand from being a smaller, niche perfume house, into the mainstream. It has now become the signature scent of MFK.

Here are the quick facts about Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum:

Release Year	2015
Scent Type	Amber Floral
Gender	Technically unisex, but marketed towards women
Ideal Season	Cold Weather
Fragrance Family	Oriental Spicy
Key Notes	Saffron, Jasmine, Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Green Mandarin, Star Anise

The popularity of Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum has led Maison Francis Kurkdjian to create several additional scents, that are suitable for both men & women.

It has also been released as a more intense Extrait de Parfum.

While being one of the most incredibly popular perfumes for women in 2021, Baccarat Rouge also commands one of the most incredibly expensive price tag, costing well over $300 for the 70ml bottle.

Read on to find out if its worth the cost.

What Does Baccarat Rouge 540 Smell Like?

The initial spray of Baccarat Rouge 540 opens with a beautiful burst of fresh citrus, floral accords, and a hint of saffron.

The top notes are crisp and clear - and the beautiful notes of Jasmine will send you into a frenzy as it mingles with the Bergamot. These floral notes provide a bright kick to this fragrance, and it reminds us of the smell of white tea.

The base notes of the perfume are woody and warm - with a bit of spice from the star anise.

The base notes are where you will also find the ambergris, which gives off soft sea-water notes as well as some woody cedar. This tempers the more powerful heart notes so that the fragrance doesn't end up being too overpowering.

Fragrance Breakdown

Top Notes	Saffron, Jasmine
Heart Notes	Amberwood, Ambergris
Base Notes	Fir Resin, Cedar, Woody Notes

The perfect marriage between woody and floral notes will have you falling in love at first sniff. The fragrance truly smells amazing.

The woody notes and fir resin make this fragrance ideal for colder months, but the Jasmine and Saffron also make it suitable for spring.

How long does Baccarat Rouge 540 last?

Despite having such a hefty price tag, the longevity of MFK Baccarat Rouge is about what we'd expect from a typical high-end Eau de Parfum formulation, meaning it won't last on your skin or clothing for more than 6-7 hours.

This is plenty of strength to get you through most special occasions, but don't expect the 12+ hour performance you would get with a Tom Ford perfume.

The sillage of Baccarat Rouge 540 is also average, meaning it will only leave a light perfume trail for the first 2-3 hours, but then dies down to a skin scent.

The Baccarat Rouge Bottle

We need to talk about the bottle of Baccarat Rouge, as it is part of the reason the perfume is so incredibly expensive.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian actually created the fragrance as a celebration of the 250th anniversary of French crystal house, Baccarat.

The result is that the Baccarat Rouge bottle is truly stunning.

On the outside of the black glass bottle is an etched image of a woman's face looking up at what appears to be an angel floating in midair. It has gold-plated, pyramidal cap with a CZ stone in the middle.

The MFK Baccarat Rouge 540 bottle is constructed from a rectangular glass bottle with a silver and black label.

It's very slick looking, but the biggest downside is that it gets dirty quite easily.

You have to make sure you keep it away from dust or light coloured clothes because otherwise it will just look like a cheap drugstore perfume bottle.

And you wouldn't want that, considering how expensive it is.

Pro's & Con's of Baccarat Rouge 540

We've summarised some of the main Pro's & Con's of the iconic MFK Baccarat Rouge 540 fragrance, so you can quickly compare each to see if this perfume is right for you.

The Pro's	The Con's
A beautiful, amber fragrance	Very, very expensive
Comes in a elegant, stylish bottle	Bottle gets dirty easily
A statement fragrance that is sure to impress	Could be considered overpowering in certain situations
Versatile enough for colder and warmer seasons	Can be hard to find, due to the niche nature
Performance is good enough for most special occasions	Comes in less common sizes such as 35ml and 70ml
A niche fragrance
Guaranteed to earn you compliments

Should you buy Baccarat Rouge 540?

Deciding whether MFK Baccarat Rouge 540 is for you ultimately depends on what you will be using the fragrance for. If you want a fragrance for everyday wear - such as to wear to work, or for running errands - then this is not the fragrance you want.

Firstly, its eye-wateringly expensive to justify daily use.

Secondly, while it has a phenomenal smell, it could be considered a little overpowering if you coworkers are forced to sit next to you for 8 hours a day.

But if you're looking for a signature scent to wear on special occasions, date nights, or just when you want to turn a few heads, then MFK Baccarat Rouge is definitely worth looking at.

It's one of the amber fragrances on the the market and there is a reason why it costs so much - you really get what you pay for with this one.

How Much Does Baccarat Rouge 540 Cost?

If you've scrolled down this far, you are probably a little bit wary of how expensive Baccarat Rouge 540 is.

Well, I'm about to tell you that it does cost an arm and a leg. A full bottle of such a beautiful scent is certainly not cheap.

A 70ml bottle Baccarat Rouge 540 will set you back a whopping $368.

The biggest version - the 200ml full bottle - will cost an astounding $728 at most department stores in Australia.

The smallest size, a 35ml bottle, will be a more modest $215.

Here is a comparison of the prices of Baccarat Rouge 540 at various retailers around Australia:

Retailer	35ml	70ml	200ml
My Perfume Shop	$199	$349	Out of stock
Myer	Not sold	Not sold	Not sold
David Jones	Not sold	Not sold	Not sold
Mecca	$214	$368	$728
Sephora	Not sold	Not sold	Not sold
Chemist Warehouse	Not sold	Not sold	Not sold

But don't panic, the price isn't nearly as bad if you buy right here at My Perfume Shop.

Final Thoughts

Lovers of amber fragrances will be very pleased with the creation of Baccarat Rouge 540.

It's a beautiful combination of quality ingredients, from one of the most famous perfumers in the world. It also has good performance, and a strong sillage trail.

Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP is one of the best quality amber fragrances on the market today. Amber has been used in fine perfumery for many years, and no doubt will continue to be a staple part of the industry for many more years yet.

It's hard to beat Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP which gets a score of 10 out of 10 from us at My Perfume Shop. If you like amber fragrances then it's an absolute "must-have" in your collection.

Despite the expensive price tag, many people will still pay full price for Baccarat Rouge 540 because of its popularity, and because they love it as much as we do.

Thank you very much for reading this article about Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP Review - we hope you enjoyed it!

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