Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Ambery Cedarwood
Maison Francis Kurkdjian vs Dossier
BR540 EDP is jasmine, saffron, dry woods and ethyl maltol. Dossier's Ambery Cedarwood is its Mugler Alien interpretation: jasmine sambac and cedarwood over heliotrope, amber and vanilla.
| Baccarat Rouge 540 | Ambery Cedarwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Maison Francis Kurkdjian | Dossier |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | unisex | feminine |
| Top Notes | — | mandarin, cardamom, orange blossom |
| Heart Notes | — | jasmine sambac, cedarwood |
| Base Notes | — | heliotrope, amber, vanilla |
| Notes | jasmine, saffron, ambergris accord, dry woods, ethyl maltol | — |
| Best Seasons | fall, winter | fall, winter, spring |
What Wearers Say
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
One longtime wearer enjoys the airy jasmine, saffron and sugary character that settles into warm amber.
One EDP sampler found a dominant hospital-like smell that remained unpleasant on skin.
Dossier Ambery Cedarwood
One Alien wearer finds Ambery Cedarwood close to their usual scent and reports that it lasts through the day.
One buyer strongly disliked the jasmine impression, comparing it to body odor and hair-removal cream.
The Verdict
BR540 is our pick: Ambery Cedarwood is Dossier's Mugler Alien, not its BR540. It's jasmine sambac and cedarwood with mandarin and cardamom on top, over heliotrope, amber and vanilla. That's Alien's solar jasmine with a sweet, almond-like heliotrope base. One Alien wearer finds it close to their usual bottle. If you want Dossier's take on BR540, that's Ambery Saffron.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Dossier Ambery Cedarwood