The original
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum (70 mL)
$360
Search on Amazon ↗Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum (70 mL) ($360) is a woody amber-floral built on saffron, jasmine, ambergris and cedar. Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum (3.4 oz) ($75) costs $285 less and comes in a bigger bottle, but it is a creamy, sweet gourmand that Scento calls only a loose match.
The original
$360
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Search on Amazon ↗| Spec | Baccarat Rouge 540 | Ariana Grande Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $360 | $75 |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | Eau de parfum |
| Bottle size | 70 mL (2.4 fl oz) | 3.4 oz |
| Scent family | Floral, amber and woody | Floral fruity gourmand (Scento) |
| Top notes | Saffron, jasmine | Lavender, pear, bergamot |
| Heart notes | Amberwood, ambergris (Scento) | Whipped cream, coconut, praline, vanilla orchid |
| Base notes | Fir resin, cedar (Scento) | Musk, woody notes |
| Longevity | 8-12 hours (Scento) | Not listed |
| Similarity (Scento) | Original | Moderate |
Sweeter and more gourmand, and its listed notes have no saffron, so it is not a true match.
Baccarat Rouge 540: Buy Baccarat Rouge 540 if you want the actual saffron-amber scent and long wear, and a dupe-style approximation won't satisfy you.
Ariana Grande Cloud: Buy Ariana Grande Cloud if you like the soft, airy feel of Baccarat Rouge 540 but prefer a sweeter, creamier scent and want to save $285.
Only loosely. Scento rates the similarity as moderate and says Cloud replaces the original's metallic saffron with a creamy, milky sweetness. A reviewer Scento quotes noticed some similarity in the air around the wearer but said it disappears up close.
Scento describes Baccarat Rouge 540 lasting 8-12 hours. We could not find a published longevity figure for Cloud from Ariana Grande or a named review, so we can't compare them directly.
Cloud opens with lavender, pear and bergamot over whipped cream, coconut, praline and vanilla orchid, with musk and woods in the base. Baccarat Rouge 540 is built on jasmine, saffron, ambergris and cedar.
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