It probably needs no introduction, some people love it, others not so much. It’s modern and strongly saffron-forward, with a touch of sweetness, a generous dose of amber and woods, and an impressively long trail. Very long-lasting with excellent projection.
Although very much hyped up, it is for a reason. A unique smell behind the fact that it’s become a must buy in the fragrance world. But when released it was very much something that deserved this following. Sweetness done to perfction. A Warm Carmel scent that can be worn all year round, definitely would dress it up!
Baccarat Rouge has become one of the most famous fragrances of all time, but I’m struggling to decide whether I understand why or not. It certainly encapsulates what was driving the market in the 2010s - clean, inoffensive scents which are above all, minimalist and unisex. This, to the mass market, is basically a license to print money, but for enthusiasts it seems to come across as boring and uninspired. Sweet, honeyed saffron and soapy white jasmine take centre stage among a concoction of clinically sanitised amberwoods, ambergris and white musks. It smells very clean, almost too clean - like a hospital. But it’s got the sugary sweetness to at least give it some substance, however still leaves me wanting more. I get why it’s popular, I just can’t feel that for myself. It’s not a bad scent, but in this day and age the countless clones of it will give you much better value for money. Of course it gets lots of positive attention if that’s all you want, but you’re unlikely to be remembered for a smell like this.
It does smell very good, but the downside is the price and I've smelt this fragrance on a ton of people, so not a unique smell.
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