Baccarat Rouge 540 is a fragrance for both women and men. It has an Oriental Floral fragrance family. The fragrance has a woody scent that releases a poetic alchemy, a highly condensed and graphic olfactory signature. The top notes are Saffron and Jasmine, the middle notes are Amberwood and Ambergris, and the base notes are Fir Resin and Cedar. The fragrance is highly concentrated and strong, so it is recommended to use it sparingly.
Positive reviews of the fragrance describe it as a warm, sultry, complex perfume to be used on special occasions. It is a gem that is unique and has a great scent. The fragrance is also described as a true trendsetter that inspired a legion of imitations.
Negative reviews of the fragrance describe it as overhyped and not living up to the expectations. Some people find the scent to be too strong and overpowering. Others describe the scent as stale and old lady-like.
The ingredients of the fragrance include alcohol, parfum (fragrance), aqua (water), dipropylene glycol, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexyl salicylate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, BHT, limonene, benzyl benzoate, linalool, CI 19140 (yellow 5), and CI 14700 (red 4) .
There are also formulas available that are inspired by the fragrance. These formulas are based on high-quality analysis using common aromatic compounds, essential oils, or absolutes. They are highly similar to the original fragrance.