Francis Kurkdijan, the nose behind the iconic Baccarat Rouge 540 once more outdid himself with this scent whose unusual sillage as described makes the perfume mysterious. Baccarat Rouge 540 was born from the encounter between Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Baccarat to celebrate the crystal manufacturer’s 250th birthday. The fragrance was inspired by the signature ruby crystal -the French crystal house Baccarat- used in their iconic chandeliers. This romantic-feeling scent opens with the ethereal notes of jasmine and saffron, before softening into a woodier blend of amber accord and cedar. The fragrance is long-wearing and has a strong sillage. The woody scent releases a poetic alchemy, a highly condensed and graphic olfactory signature. Breezy jasmine facets, and radiant saffron boost the ambergris mineral notes and the woody tones of freshly-cut cedar. It is suitable for both men and women. The top notes of jasmine grandiflorum and saffron from Egypt delicately accentuate the powdery, gourmand facets of bitter almonds from Morocco, extracted as an essential oil using an ancestral process.

People say smelling as good as Baccarat Rouge 540 should be a crime. This mysterious perfume has an alluring appeal that will have you tapping into your wild side. The oriental and floral combination delights noses of all ages and will add a wildly feminine touch to any endeavor. Whether you splash on this fragrance on your way to work or an event, its layers will keep you feeling fresh. Baccarat Rouge 540 is a keeper, the reviews on this scent are overwhelming and the good compliments are innumerable. Baccarat Rouge 540 is one of the best-selling niche perfumes whose price range between N340,000 to N490,000 for 200ml, and N195,000 to 250,000 for 70ml in Nigeria. The perfume can be bought at the scents store, one of the largest online perfume retail shops in Nigeria, and they offer up to 10% discount on select items with free 24 hours delivery in Lagos, Nigeria.

For the people who cannot afford the pricey perfume, they can purchase its dupes. Some of the best dupes for Baccarat Rouge 540 are 

 Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Rouge  it is a soothing, harmonious perfume with amber, saffron, and ambergris. Its top notes open the fragrance warm and spicy with bitter almonds and saffron. The heart note forms jasmine and cedar, followed by musk, wood, and ambergris in the base. A great and unusual perfume, with a subtle sweetness that perfectly interacts with the salty ambergris and spicy saffron. Main Accords: amber, almonds, animalic, warm, spicy, and woody. Giving the perfume its woody-spicy scent that is appealing and welcoming. 

Fragrance world Lazurde Rouge goes as low as N9500 at the scent store. This perfume has a blend of oriental and floral notes which leaves a long-lasting smell. It is a graphic and highly condensed signature fragrance, perfect for men and women. This luminous and sophisticated scent lays on the skin like an amber floral and woody breeze. A poetic alchemy composed by Fragrance World – A famous perfume manufacturer in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai-This scent is a massive attention grabber, a fantastic alternative for Baccarat Rouge 540, and a great everyday wear.

Monte Cameron Red Absolu is a unisex perfume with great longevity and projection. 

Dupes are a great way to save and also to have a feel before going for the huge splurge on niche perfumes like Baccarat Rouge 540

Baccarat Rouge 540 is available in EDP and Extrait with distinctive white and red bottles to further differentiate them. The Extrait de parfum, also known as parfum or pure perfume contains the highest concentration of fragrance notes, and because of this has the longest longevity and projection. Eau de parfum (EDP) has the next highest concentration of fragrance and is usually more common than the Extrait. The prices of both differ and if one is not careful might mistake one for the other. The scent store has well-trained customer service agents who are available to guide through the collection of perfumes sold by the store, recommend and assist customers in making the right fragrance decision.