Baccarat Rouge 540
Maison Francis KurkdjianEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs. Gold II
Is Baccarat Rouge 540 better than Gold II?
Gold II wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Saffron
amberwarm spicyaromaticwhite 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 Gold II?
| Baccarat Rouge 540 | Gold II | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Baccarat Rouge 540 and Gold II smell?
Baccarat Rouge 540
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Metallic
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
White Floral
Animalic
Gold II
Aromatic
Citrus
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Rose
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Baccarat Rouge 540 and Gold II share?
Top
SaffronJasmine
SaffronGrapefruitJuniper Berries
Heart
AmbergrisHedione
VioletLeatherRaspberry
Base
AmberwoodAmbroxanCedarSugarOakmoss
VetiverCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Baccarat Rouge 540 or Gold II?
| Baccarat Rouge 540 | Gold II | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Baccarat Rouge 540 and Gold II?
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
The name promises opulence, but Gold II delivers something better: restraint that still means something. It won't fill a room on first spray, it earns attention the slow way.Gold II
The hunt
Where to buy Baccarat Rouge 540 and Gold II
| Baccarat Rouge 540 | Gold II | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $46.19fragrancenet | — |
| 0.37 oz | $217.71ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $380.80ecosmetics | — |
| 6.8 oz | $575.00ecosmetics | — |
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