Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Ambery Saffron

How does the $49 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 — 8/10 Match

Ambery Saffron

Dossier

$49 / 50mL
$0.98/mL

Notes

Top: saffron
Heart: amber, musk
Base: vanilla, cedar
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Head-to-Head

Attribute Baccarat Rouge 540 Ambery Saffron Winner
Price $325 $49 Ambery Saffron
Price per mL $4.64 $0.98 Ambery Saffron
Longevity 6 hours
Sillage Moderate
Similarity 8/10
Value Rating 7/10

The Verdict

A solid mid-range option with nice presentation, but doesn't last as long.

Pros

  • Clean, modern packaging
  • Good saffron-amber opening
  • Vegan and cruelty-free

Cons

  • Longevity is average at best
  • Loses the burnt sugar nuance of the original
You save $276 (85% off) by choosing Ambery Saffron over Baccarat Rouge 540.

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