Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Amber Oud Rouge

How does the $22 dupe stack up against the $325 original?

Original

Baccarat Rouge 540

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

$325 / 70mL
$4.64/mL

Notes

Top: saffron, jasmine
Heart: amberwood, ambergris
Base: fir resin, cedar
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Dupe — 9/10 Match

Amber Oud Rouge

Al Haramain

$22 / 60mL
$0.37/mL

Notes

Top: saffron, jasmine
Heart: amberwood, ambergris
Base: fir resin, cedar, musk
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Head-to-Head

Attribute Baccarat Rouge 540 Amber Oud Rouge Winner
Price $325 $22 Amber Oud Rouge
Price per mL $4.64 $0.37 Amber Oud Rouge
Longevity 10 hours
Sillage Strong
Similarity 9/10
Value Rating 10/10

The Verdict

One of the best BR540 clones period. Rivals much pricier options from ALT and Dossier.

Pros

  • Closer to BR540 Extrait than the EDP
  • Outstanding longevity and projection
  • Absurdly good value at $22

Cons

  • Opening is slightly sharper
  • Bottle design is unremarkable
You save $303 (93% off) by choosing Amber Oud Rouge over Baccarat Rouge 540.

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