Difference: Maison’s Baccarat Rouge 540 VS Fragrance World’s Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait

What Is Maison Baccarat Rouge 540?

Here are a couple of versions:

• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum
• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum

Scent & Notes:

• Created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian.
• The EDP (eau de parfum) version: top notes of saffron and jasmine; heart / mid includes amberwood and a mineral / ambergris-like quality; base has fir resin and cedarwood.
• The Extrait intensifies those “auras” (air, mineral, fire) in the original, but adds nuances: bitter almond, deeper woody-musky accords, and more ambergris / cashmeran-like warmth.
• Very high-quality materials / synthetics, giving it a luxury, sophisticated, clean but radiant feel.
• Long-lasting, very good projection / sillage for a high-end niche fragrance.

Brand & Price:

• Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a luxury niche perfume house.
• Very expensive compared to drugstore or clone options.

What Is Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait?

• This is Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum, a much more affordable perfume that is inspired by / meant to smell similar to Baccarat Rouge 540.
• According to Fragrantica, its main accords are amber, woody, musky, nutty / almond, metallic. Fragrantica
• The note breakdown from Fragrantica: top notes are saffron and bitter almond, middle / heart jasmine and cedar, base ambergris, woody notes, and musk. Fragrantica
• Because it’s an “inspired” version (aka dupe), it likely uses cheaper synthetic ingredients to mimic the original vibe rather than replicate all the exact high-end raw materials or the full complexity.

Performance & Quality:

• Generally, dupes like this will not last as long and have less projection / sillage compared to the niche original. (This is a common trade-off.)
• But many people like them because they’re very good for the price and capture enough of the “feel” or “character” of the original Baccarat Rouge 540 to be enjoyable. For example, some reviews / user impressions say it’s “sweet syrupy” for the price. Reddit
• Because it’s marketed as an extrait (a more concentrated form), it might have slightly better longevity than typical cheap EDTs, but likely still not at niche-house levels.

Brand & Price:

• Fragrance World is known for affordable “inspired by” perfumes.
• Much more budget-friendly than the original Baccarat Rouge 540.

Comparison — Pros & Trade-Offs

My Take / Recommendation

• If you’re okay spending more and want the real Baccarat Rouge 540 experience — go with the Maison Francis Kurkdjian versions.
• If you’re curious about the scent but don’t want to drop big money, or just want something “inspired by” it — the Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait is a solid pick.