Baccarat Rouge 540
Maison Francis KurkdjianEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs. 1938
Is Baccarat Rouge 540 better than 1938?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Jasmine
woodyamberwhite floral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Baccarat Rouge 540 and 1938?
| Baccarat Rouge 540 | 1938 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | Thomas Kosmala |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Baccarat Rouge 540 and 1938 smell?
Baccarat Rouge 540
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Metallic
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
White Floral
Animalic
1938
Woody
Fruity
White Floral
Vanilla
Powdery
Amber
Citrus
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Baccarat Rouge 540 and 1938 share?
Top
SaffronJasmine
NeroliBlackcurrantBergamot Blossom
Heart
AmbergrisHedione
VanillaPeachJasmine
Base
AmberwoodAmbroxanCedarSugarOakmoss
AmberWoody NotesSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Baccarat Rouge 540 or 1938?
| Baccarat Rouge 540 | 1938 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Baccarat Rouge 540 and 1938?
This fragrance generates polarized reactions. The saffron note is polarizing on its own, but the ambergris and ambroxan combination creates a warm, almost hyperreal quality that some find synthetic.Baccarat Rouge 540
This is powdery warmth done right. The vanilla and peach don't compete, they settle into each other like old friends. Close to the skin, intimate, the kind of scent that stays on fabric long after.1938
The hunt
Where to buy Baccarat Rouge 540 and 1938
| Baccarat Rouge 540 | 1938 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.37 oz | $217.71ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $380.80ecosmetics | — |
| 6.8 oz | $575.00ecosmetics | — |
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