Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Amber Oud Rouge
How does the $22 dupe stack up against the $325 original?
Original
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Baccarat Rouge 540
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
$325 / 70mL
$4.64/mL
Notes
Top: saffron, jasmine
Heart: amberwood, ambergris
Base: fir resin, cedar
Dupe — 9/10 Match
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Amber Oud Rouge
Al Haramain
$22 / 60mL
$0.37/mL
Notes
Top: saffron, jasmine
Heart: amberwood, ambergris
Base: fir resin, cedar, musk
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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