Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Crystal No. 23
How does the $59 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 — 10/10 Match
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Crystal No. 23
ALT Fragrances
$59 / 60mL
$0.98/mL
Notes
Top: saffron
Heart: amber, cedar
Base: ambroxan, fir resin
Head-to-Head
| Attribute | Baccarat Rouge 540 | Crystal No. 23 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $325 | $59 | Crystal No. 23 |
| Price per mL | $4.64 | $0.98 | Crystal No. 23 |
| Longevity | — | 7 hours | — |
| Sillage | — | Moderate | — |
| Similarity | — | 10/10 | — |
| Value Rating | — | 8/10 | — |
The Verdict
If you want the closest possible match and don't mind paying a bit more, this is it.
Pros
- Closest match to the original we've tested
- Clean, transparent quality
- Great compliment getter
Cons
- Longevity doesn't quite match the original
- Higher price than budget dupes
You save $266 (82% off) by choosing Crystal No. 23 over Baccarat Rouge 540.
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