Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 vs YSL Black Opium
Side-by-side comparison of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian and YSL Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Maison Francis KurkdjianEDP
“Opens with Saffron, settles into Fir Resin.”
Top
Saffron, Jasmine
Mid
Ambergris, Cedar
Base
Fir Resin, Musk
Longevity
Projection
Sillage
Date nightYear-roundDay or nightUnisexCompliment magnet
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Yves Saint LaurentEDP
“Opens with Pear, settles into Vanilla.”
Top
Pear, Pink Pepper
Mid
Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond
Base
Vanilla, Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood
Longevity
Projection
Sillage
Date nightFall / WinterEveningFor herCompliment magnet
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| Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 | YSL Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Top notes | Saffron, Jasmine | Pear, Pink Pepper |
| Mid notes | Ambergris, Cedar | Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond |
| Base notes | Fir Resin, Musk | Vanilla, Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood |
| Longevity | All day — 10+ hours | Excellent — 8–10 hours |
| Projection | Strong — fills a room | Moderate — noticeable presence |
| Sillage | Heavy trail | Noticeable trail |
| Price | $300–$350 | $85–$140 |