What Does Baccarat Smell Like? Lawrence Dunn, November 12, 2023 Baccarat, the luxury crystal company, has a perfume that is as luxurious as its name. The fragrance, Baccarat Rouge 540, is a full-bodied, opulent perfume with an unforgettable scent that will have people asking you what you’re wearing. It’s a heady, warm fragrance that combines notes of jasmine and saffron with cedar wood and fir balsam. The resulting blend is something that’s difficult to compare to anything else, and it is definitely worth the high price tag. Leila Zagwolsky, a fragrance expert and CEO of LUXSB, a perfume subscription service, tells Bustle that Baccarat Rouge smells “like the best jasmine or saffron in the world.” She says it’s a rich amber-based fragrance with a touch of vanilla orchid and a hint of musk, all combined with a base note of fir balsam and cedar wood. “The combination is very warm, almost smoky, and absolutely beautiful,” she says. “It’s a really special, luxurious scent that isn’t available everywhere.” Despite its expensive nature, it’s a good choice for anyone who wants to smell like a million bucks (even though it only costs about $325 per bottle), and Zagwolsky says one spritz will last all day. It also doesn’t take long to settle on your skin, so it’s not something you need to worry about sweating it off or being overpowered by the scent. If you’re on the hunt for a similar perfume, there are a few options that closely resemble Baccarat Rouge. She recommends the Al Haramain Amber Oud Rouge Eau De Parfum Spray, which is similar but a little cheaper, and Mancera Instant Crush, another fragrance that carries very similar notes to Baccarat. There’s also the unisex OAKCHA Sweven, which features a mix of similar notes including jasmine, saffron, and ambergris and cedarwood. It’s a lot less expensive than the Baccarat, costing only $60 for a bottle. Another option is a classic perfume from Dossier, which includes the same ingredients as Baccarat Rouge with added blackcurrant and moss for a more fruity aroma. There’s also the more floral Fragrance d’Epice Ambre, which contains Haitian vetiver and Jamaican amyris with jasmine and saffron for a different, lighter vibe. The other option is a more classic, mature scent from Aristocrat. This has a bold and masculine vibe that’s perfect for work or formal events. It has the rich ambers of Baccarat but adds vetiver, Florentine iris, and Jamaican amyris for an unforgettable scent. It also has cedarwood and spices for a more traditional, woody scent. It’s a great option for men who want to smell like Baccarat. Main