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If you’ve ever searched for perfume recommendations over the last few years, chances are, you’ve come across Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Baccarat Rouge 540. It’s a scent that’s become so popular, big fragrance brands have made dupes of it. While many have tried to replicate the scent (some of which have been actual successes!), it’s hard to beat the original. Thanks to Nordstrom’s Spring Beauty Sale, you can snag the fragrance on sale — and that rarely ever happens!
“The ultimate baddie scent,” said a Nordstrom shopper. “Let me give the raw and honest review here — this scent is everything! I wear this to school, and people always say, ‘It smells amazing in here,’ but they don’t even realize it’s me. It’s sweet, woody, and has a subtle salty note that makes it so unique. You truly can’t describe it; it just smells like an angel in a bottle. This scent is subtle, luxurious, and absolutely worth it if you want to smell like a dream.” With a review like that, we can see why so many people on TikTok are absolutely obsessed.
So, what makes Baccarat Rouge 540 such a must-grab for so many people? It’s a light, sophisticated scent with a warm and inviting feel to it. There’s a hint of sexiness to it, which makes it super appealing, and the scent tends to linger for a good while. It features fragrances notes of jasmine, saffron, cedarwood, and ambergris, so you’re getting a mix of floral, woodsy, and musky.
It’s important to note that we’re talking luxury fragrance here. Because of that, you will have to pay a pretty penny to add it your perfume collection. Not to mention, the fragrance rarely ever goes on sale. Fortunately, you can score a rare discount of 15% off at Nordstrom, and some variations of the fragrance are even less than $100. If you ask us, there’s no better time to shop.
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Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum
It’s pretty incredible how popular the scent is, especially given the high price tag for a bottle of the eau de parfum. But after digging through the hundreds of reviews on Nordstrom, many swear that the Baccarat Rouge 540 truly is the “best perfume ever.”
“Phenomenal and not overpowering,” wrote one shopper. “This is the most amazing fragrance. I resisted purchasing it for the longest time, because justifying the expense to my hubby for perfumes of this caliber can be challenging. Regardless, it is worth every cent! … I work in the legal/justice field. I have been in court during an active hearing and had a defendant risk contempt charges to ask me what I was wearing! That alone speaks volumes! I am constantly stopped on the street, in stores, elevators, in meetings, EVERYWHERE and told, ‘You smell INCREDIBLE, what are you wearing?!?’ Love, love, LOVE this fragrance!”
One reviewer who said they’re picky about fragrances had nothing but rave reviews for the perfume. “To say I am obsessed with this fragrance is an understatement! I am SO picky about perfumes, so it’s not often I come across one that really grabs me. It’s taken me a long time to find one that captures me the way this one does! … I am tempted to buy the biggest bottle. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this perfume SO much!”
Did we mention, it’s a total compliment magnet? We can’t keep up with the amount of shopper who swear they get stopped every time they wear the perfume. So, get ready for non-stop compliments.
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Baccarat Rouge 540 Body Oil
If you want to see what all the hype is about and don’t mind trying the scent in any form, you may want to consider snagging the Baccarat Rouge 540 Body Oil. It features the exact same fragrance that made the original perfume so popular, but in body oil form, of course. The oil itself was made to help keep your skin nourished and moisturized. According to shopper reviews, the oil does a really great job at keeping your skin soft. Originally priced at over $100, you can grab a bottle of the body oil for $85 at Nordstrom.
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