Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait

Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is an amber floral fragrance for women & men (unisex), launched in 2017. Created by Francis Kurkdjian, it is the richer, denser, and more luxurious interpretation of the original Baccarat Rouge 540. The vibe is “crystalline saffron wrapped in bitter almond, creamy woods, and glowing amber”: radiant, addictive, elegant, and exceptionally distinctive.

The fragrance opens with a luminous combination of bitter almond and saffron. The almond gives the opening a creamy, slightly nutty sweetness, while saffron adds a dry, spicy, almost leathery golden quality. Together they create an immediately recognizable luxurious aura—sweet, airy, and slightly mysterious.

As it develops, Egyptian jasmine brings a smooth, radiant floral character, while the signature cedarwood provides a dry, elegant woody structure. Compared with the original Baccarat Rouge 540, the Extrait feels creamier and more rounded, with the almond making the composition richer and more gourmand-like.

The dry-down is the real signature: ambergris and woody accords create a warm, mineral, almost crystalline glow, while musk adds softness and sensuality. The result is a dense yet surprisingly airy trail with exceptional longevity and projection—sweet, woody, slightly salty, and incredibly addictive.

Ideal for fall, winter, spring, evenings, dates, formal occasions, and luxury everyday wear, Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait works especially well when you want to make a memorable impression. It is perfect for those who enjoy sweet woody-amber fragrances with saffron, almond, and a distinctive airy-mineral character.

Olfactive Pyramid

Top Notes: Bitter Almond, Saffron

Heart Notes: Egyptian Jasmine, Cedarwood

Base Notes: Ambergris, Woody Notes, Musk