Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Baccarat Rouge 540
medium weight
The note pyramid.
Notes as the brand lists them ↗ · checked 2026-10-18. Note families with five or more bottles have a page.
The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.00
- aromatic0.00
- aquatic0.00
- green0.00
- floral0.30
- spicy0.30
- woody0.50
- amber0.90
- sweet0.60
- leather0.00
- smoky0.00
- musky0.30
Where it fits.
Signature
Baccarat Rouge 540 is amber and sweet with a clear character, good on most days.
Date night
Baccarat Rouge 540 is amber and sweet, made for a night out.
All-rounder
Baccarat Rouge 540 works in three seasons and many places, the one to grab when unsure.
Winter cold
Baccarat Rouge 540 is warm, amber and sweet, so it lasts in cold air.
Formal
Baccarat Rouge 540 is polished and woody, so it sits well with a suit.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
Amouage
Jubilation XXV
82/100Baccarat Rouge 540's saffron warms the oud wood in Jubilation XXV, and both carry ambergris.
Spray Jubilation XXV first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Baccarat Rouge 540 on top (1 spray, neck and wrists).
Armaf
Baccarat Rouge 540's saffron warms the leather in Club de Nuit Intense Man Limited Edition, with cedar in both.
Spray Club de Nuit Intense Man Limited Edition first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Baccarat Rouge 540 on top (1 spray, neck and wrists).
Dior
Dior Homme Parfum
79/100Baccarat Rouge 540's saffron warms the leather in Dior Homme Parfum, and both carry cedar.
Spray Dior Homme Parfum first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Baccarat Rouge 540 on top (1 spray, neck and wrists).