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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
$300–$350
Date nightYear-roundDay or nightUnisexCompliment magnet
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YSL Black Opium

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
$85–$140
Date nightFall / WinterEveningFor herCompliment magnet
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Side by side

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540YSL Black Opium
ConcentrationEDPEDP
Top notesSaffron, JasminePear, Pink Pepper
Mid notesAmbergris, CedarCoffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond
Base notesFir Resin, MuskVanilla, Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood
LongevityAll day — 10+ hoursExcellent — 8–10 hours
ProjectionStrong — fills a roomModerate — noticeable presence
SillageHeavy trailNoticeable trail
Price$300–$350$85–$140

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