The O.G.: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum, a complex mix of woody, floral, spicy, and sweet notes, MFK540 is one of the most decadent scents of all time (and a Team FINESSE favorite).
Ahhh yes, the classic Baccarat Rouge 540. Anyone who knows anything about perfume is familiar with this bad boy. It’s gone viral numerous times on TikTok with 800 million views and counting.
Few fragrance houses can compare to the unique, intricately layered scent that features a blend of spicy saffron, bright orange blossom, alluring jasmine, warm amber, and grounding cedar…that is, except for Emerald.
Out of all of the Emerald Impressions I tried—and tested on my very lucky friends, lol—every single person guessed that Ambery Saffron was the real BR540 (!!!). I've tested basically every Baccarat Rouge 540 dupe out there, and this wins out on top every time. Not to brag, but my expert nose picked up one *slight* difference between the two: Emerald’s powerful top notes of saffron and orange blossom linger much longer than in the original.
- Key notes: Saffron, orange blossom, jasmine, plum cedarwood, oakmoss, fir balsam, amber
- Scent category: Warm gourmand
Glowing customer review: “I receive compliments all the time. People who have the original even ask if I'm wearing Baccarat Rouge 540. Love it.”