Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum review

Baccarat Rouge 540 ranks fifth because it is the most talked-about unisex scent here and has a distinct profile. The brand copy published on Nordstrom describes a woody, ambery, floral fragrance inspired by the 250th anniversary of Baccarat: jasmine and saffron in the top notes, an accord evoking ambergris with dry woody tones, and ethyl maltol for a gourmand edge, with a long-lasting sillage. Luckyscent lists it as a 2015 release by Francis Kurkdjian with cedar among the notes and sells the 70ml bottle for $360, with 35ml and 200ml sizes. It is a fit for buyers who want one scent they can share with a partner. The downsides are cost per milliliter, a sweet character that fresh-scent fans may dislike, and the fact that Maison Francis Kurkdjian's US store blocked our check, so the price comes from a retailer. We did not wear-test it.

Who it is for

buyers who want a unisex amber scent with a long trail

Price

$360 for 70ml at Luckyscent as of November 2026.

$360 Size : 70ml 70ml 200ml 35ml
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Jasmine and saffron in the top notes
• Ambergris accord and dry woody tones
• Ethyl maltol adds a gourmand facet
• Created by Francis Kurkdjian for Baccarat's 250th anniversary
• Sold in 35ml, 70ml and 200ml

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Brand copy promises a long-lasting sillage
• Strength: Unisex, so it suits any buyer
• Strength: Three sizes, from 35ml
• Weakness: $360 for 70ml is one of the higher prices per milliliter here
• Weakness: The brand's own US store blocked our check, so the price is from Luckyscent
• Weakness: Sweet ethyl maltol note may be too much for buyers who prefer fresh scents

Key facts

• Price: $360 (70ml, Luckyscent)
• Concentration: Eau de parfum
• Key notes: Jasmine, saffron, ambergris accord, cedar
• Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian
• Released: 2015

Where it ranks

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum is No. 5 in our Best Smelling Colognes in the World verdict.