I already loved the original, but this one? She’s deeper, richer, and just… bolder. Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait smells like the original went to Paris, took a few risks, and came back with stories.
It still has that signature airy sweetness, but there’s more warmth, more wood, more depth. The saffron hits a little spicier, the almond gives it creaminess, and the projection? Whew. This one lingers. Like, “you walk out of the room and your scent stays behind” kind of energy.
It’s definitely more intense—but not in a “louder” way, just more grown. Less sparkle, more velvet. If Baccarat Rouge 540 is the IT girl, Extrait is the mysterious older sister who wears silk and doesn’t explain herself.
I wouldn’t wear it every day—it’s giving special occasion, luxury dinner, or “I’m not here to blend in.” But when I want to feel expensive, this is the one.
Is it worth the price? Honestly… if you like to smell like a walking fantasy, yes.