BACCARAT ROUGE 540
BRAND: MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN
Top Note
Jasmine, Saffron, Orange, Marigold
Middle Note
Ambroxan, Evernyl
Base Note
Cedarwood, Ambergris, Fir balsam
Product Story
In the Fall of 2014, Baccarat, the most prestigious
and opulent crystalworks in the world, celebrated the 250th anniversary of
their founding by releasing an extraordinary crystal decanter containing a
luminous, exclusive fragrance created by Francis Kurkdjian. Released later onto
the open market in a slightly more achievable presentation as Baccarat Rouge
540 EDP, the world quickly fell in love with the gorgeously woody floral-amber
and its equal parts transparent, dense, and intense character. Now, Baccarat
and M. Kurkdjian extend their partnership with a new Extrait concentration that
intensifies the power and radiance of all aspects of the scent, all without
betraying the original inspiration.
MFK describes Rouge 540 not in terms of top, heart and
base notes, but rather as the interplay between three unique accords, each
lending a distinct and visceral characteristic. The "breeze" accord,
jasmine and saffron, sits sheer and delicately spiced on the skin, leading way
for the cedar-driven blend of woods that make up the robust and crackling
"heat" accord. Finally, a "mineral" accord of ambergris
seems simultaneously warm and cool, delivering deceptively straightforward
depth to mimic the sophistication of Baccarat Crystal itself. Each accord is
given new strength in Extrait form, harmonizing above the skin with a stunning
new power and intensity. Like a crystalline kaleidoscope, the Extrait opens
brighter, fruitier, and shinier, and, we've found, lasts long into the wild
night.