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· warm amber wear
by Francis Kurkdjian
In the Extrait version, **Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait Limited Edition** feels denser and warmer from the very first breath.
Shared notes: bitter almond, saffron, jasmine, bergamot, cedar, amber
Where it differs: resin, woody notes
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· floral heart
**Intense Roses Musk** opens with a cool petal effect: the rose feels damp and freshly cut, never jammy or powdery. In the first minutes, bergamot adds a transparent citrus sparkle, while saffron draws a dry spicy shadow along the edges.
Shared notes: bergamot, saffron, jasmine, musk, amber, cedar
Where it differs: rose, peony, patchouli
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· woody backbone
Released 2021 by Francis Kurkdjian
In the Extrait version, **Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait Limited Edition 2021** unfolds with more density and warmth than the classic composition.
Shared notes: bitter almond, saffron, cedar, amber, musk
Where it differs: egyptian jasmine, woody notes
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· floral heart
Shared notes: bergamot, jasmine, musk, amber, cedar
Where it differs: rose, white musk
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· floral heart
Released 1995 by Creations Aromatiques; Michel Almairac
Burberry Men wears like a classic fougère built with clean, dry precision. It opens with mint, lavender, bergamot, and thyme, giving the first minutes a fresh, herbal edge rather than an icy one.
Shared notes: bergamot, cedar, jasmine, oakmoss
Where it differs: mint, lavender, thyme, sandalwood
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· bright citrus opener
Released 2015 by Sidonie Lancesseur
In **Sophie Matisse Art Edition Straight To Heaven Splash Of Lemon**, the opening feels bright and dry: lemon zest flashes on the skin alongside the tart freshness of bergamot.
Shared notes: bergamot, jasmine, cedar, amber, musk, oakmoss
Where it differs: lemon, rum, dried fruits, nutmeg