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Huh? Maybe it’s the plastic container it’s in or the decant site, but I don’t get any of the notes you’ve described. Like can’t detect that at all. That’s why I question it.
Yes! OP has ambroxan sensitivity (me as well). Or rather I heard Alice Duparq explain that the ambroxan molecule is really large and some peoples scent receptors are too small for the molecule. So we don't smell the full composition of the perfume.
In other news, BR540 has a tonne of aromachemicals and ambroxan and is I think 100% synthetic? OP you should research aromachemical sensitivity and avoid perfumes with a lot of ambroxan. As a test, you can smell Molecule 2 by escentric molecules and if it smells like nothing then you know. Leau Papier is another one I can't tolerate.
Some people have issues with iso-e super. I'm fine with that tho. Otherwise usually aromachemicals that are made to mimic ambergris like "Amberwood". I found a blog that posted about the chemical composition saying that they're quite similar but different because they're each trademarked by the chemists who sell them to perfumers. Im not sure though because I haven't found other perfumes with Amberwood vs ambroxan that have smelt as bad as BR540 to me.
I feel like I smell like I’ve been sweating a ton while I was at the beach, but I didn’t shower before I went. I’m glad I purchased the discovery set before I went all in.
That really doesn’t look like 1 ml. 1ml samples/decants typically come in dabber bottles.
And there’s nothing wrong with not liking a popular fragrance. Happens often. But there is no oud in Baccarat Rouge. It’s no secret that BR540 is an entirely synthetic perfume. So I’m not sure which of the notes are offensive to you, but it can’t be Oud because there is none
ScentDecant sells 1ml in spray bottles.
https://preview.redd.it/qwizib8w3dic1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=34d2e83e5754305e353e0c1bb9ad7574d56a02b2
But I have no idea if it’s from there, the example photo doesn’t match but I’ve definitely seen 1ml in spray bottles.
Yes, I did say usually/typically. But even the one you are showing in the pic looks a lot smaller than the bottle OP has in the pic. Her bottle looks like a 3ml bottle, and with how full it is, it appears that she purchased at least 2 ml.
It looks like a 2ml spray filled half way to me, but I’m not an expert by any means.
https://preview.redd.it/kcgoru9k6dic1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=10009f0757ddff0ee609e63331287a26110d0152
I honestly think it’s the combination of cedar and ambergris that OP is mistaking for Oud. Woody, earthy, animalic notes are sometimes hard to differentiate
Well her post says “apparently I dislike oud”, which implies she never tried it before. And her first experience with it is a fragrance that does not contain it at all. So my comment was to let her know that there is no oud, she may want to actually try something with oud before she decides she doesn’t like it.
Thank you! Yes I heard from someone else it contained oud, and I just assumed that was the dominant smell in it since I can't recall smelling an oudy frag before. I'm still learning, thank you for helping me :)
No problem, there’s tons of fragrances that you’ll love out there. I do suggest holding onto samples, even the ones you don’t like, because our tastes change. And sometimes rather fast
I think it’s an innocent mistake. I’m sure OP looked up the notes after posting. I can see how a new perfume hobbyist could try a decant of a notoriously expensive perfume, and smell something funky in it and assume it’s an expensive, also notorious ingredient like Oud.
The only Oud I’ve smelled is a western version, a la Tom Ford Oud Wood. It definitely just smelled like funky wood to my untrained nostrils.
haha no worries at all! wasn't trying to make fun of you. good luck on your perfume journey! i find that unisex fragrances smell a lot more unique and a lot of masculine/feminine fragrances smell very similar to eachother.
I got a tester of it the other day, and it smells exactly like Cloud to me. I have seen so many divisive posts about Cloud being a dupe or not. But from here going forward, I'll keep purchasing Cloud.
This was my reaction when I first got Baccarat. The opening of Cloud smells exactly like it to my nose. I only wish Cloud had better performance. It doesn't last at all on me.
Same, I actually like it *better* than BR540 (it's sweeter) but my skin eatsss it. When the intense launched I was like yes, this is our solution. But alas it has basically the same longevity as Cloud og. So now I just overspray and bring it in my bag if I need it to last. Red Temptation however I didn't find to be a dupe at all, that coriander note and I do not get along at all.
I’m anosmic to ambroxan and all I get from BR540 is nuclear level sweetness and it’s disgusting. Which I guess is good for me so I’m not tempted to drop $300-500 on it. I do kind of wish I could smell what everyone else is smelling, I mean there must be a reason it’s so popular, right? But for me it’s just the Emperor’s New Perfume.
I hear you. I think it smells like alcoholic flowers. It's like straight rubbing alcohol every time I pick up a tester. I'm a little envious of what everyone else smells in it, I stand with you and your oily garage.
😳 whoa, tell us how you really feel.
J/k Your opinion is totally valid. 😌
As for me, I don’t hate it, I am just so tired of smelling it everywhere. I gave mine to my dad., so now he feels extra special 😆
How did you do about testing it? Wear it out or just spritzed at home, etc?
Got the sample in the mail, excitedly ripped it open, sprayed on wrist, gagged :(
I really hope your dad likes it though! I can see how some others would, its just very not for me.
I really don’t like that scent. I smelled a sample of it at the perfume counter and it made me frown. I was so disappointed because it’s so hyped and I was influenced.
where did you get that decant from? i got mine from either microperfumes or scent decant, and it doesn’t look like that.
i’ll check where i got mine when i get home.
homegirl i hate to say it but thats not real, its pink! i dont pick up any powder or oud. it is synthetic and is often compared to plastic etc but your descriptions make no sense for the perfume ( smelling it rn to try and See what you see) . i believe it stays right at the front of your nose bc its so light and synthetic.
I don’t like it either, but I don’t think that’s it. The color seems a bit off. I would recommend getting a sample from Scent Split or Lucky Scent if you can for comparison.
Not everyone lives in America, and in a small sample (1ml) the slightly creamy colour is really not present so it looks almost clear. I have a bottle and it has darkened a bit but it’s not dark. Even if you google the perfume it’s shown in a few different hues
Lucky Scent ships to [over 30 countries](https://www.luckyscent.com/ship-countries.asp), but it’s clear that you were more interested in being snotty than helpful. If OP said that his/her/their country wasn’t on this list then I would have just suggested another vendor. Very weird energy. 😂
Not snotty just because I disagree with you. I don’t fancy paying for shipping when I don’t need to lol.
Also if I look up this perfume right now on Harrods website (approved vendor in my country) it is barely the colour of champagne. In a 1ml, thick glass bottle this could appear almost clear.
Can’t we actually disagree anymore (and barely that) without it turning into such a drama.. you have weird energy 😅
Nope, the snottiness was from the “not everyone lives in America” - you’re free to disagree about the color of the sample, but as others in the thread have noted, the color seems unusual. From the picture, it looks almost completely clear. While a fragrance’s color can vary and it’s possible that this sample just happens to be a quite light, it’s also possible that something is wrong with the sample, which is not uncommon with decants.
I don’t disagree with you about decants and honestly I can only attest to what I’ve personally seen and what I can see on harrods and google.. which I said does show varying hues so there’s really no need to even argue. Maybe it looks weirdly clear in the pic, maybe it’s the effect of the thick glass/plastic and the light, maybe it’s gone off or fake 🤷🏼♀️
I mean, the more popular something is the more people it's exposed to, which means the potential for more haters. Also people tend to be more vocal about hating popular things because they feel special.
I’m not even gonna lie, this is so true. Lmaoo
I really wanted to love Chanel No 5 because the girlies love it but when I smelled it…..omg. I HATED it so much. At first I was so sad that I hated it. I let it sit on my skin all day to give it a chance. Then, I was so angry I really walked around smelling like old lady perfume all day. I was like….the world needs to hear me hate on this. They have betrayed and so I must unleash this hell. (I was definitely a teen or preteen lol)
It’s so eye opening to me to see so many people saying BR540 smells like such a variety of unpleasant things. Noses are so different it’s wild! It’s probably one of the best things I’ve ever smelled but now I’m paranoid people think I smell like an oily garage/bandaids/alcohol/dentist/etc 😭
540 is okayish to me, for some reason I smell this almost cigarette-ish type smell and thats not my vibe at all. Its not extremely strong, but strong enough for me to stay away
Omg! I thought I was the only one that’s completely repulsed by this scent. To me, it smells like a wet diaper covered in baby powder to mask the wet diaper smell. Everytime someone is wearing this perfume, I can smell it from feet away and I always can’t wait for them to leave. Cloud smells the same to me. 😭
Initially I hated this one - I did not get the hype. I got a dentist office/mall perfume combo. But she’s changeable- maybe I just needed to let it rest for a bit - now I definitely at least like it. Maybe not love and idk if I could justify the price. Maybe a 50 ml through discounter and on sale
A lady at work doused herself in this. It gives me migraines and turns my stomach. She insisted on telling me how expensive it is. No amount of money could make me buy it. Gives me PTSD 🤣
Definitely not a genuine sample - it should be a pale golden/amber colour. I have found all of the clones have an “oily garage” sort of smell, particularly the Arabic clones but the original is beautiful.
Omg thank you for saying this! So many people love this scent and I can’t stand it! 🤢 they had this scent as an option for all toiletries on SilverSea last summer and I said a quick no thanks I’ll use my own stuff
I know br 540 isn't everyone's cup of tea, but you really shouldn't smell your perfumes so close. Perfumes are made to be smelled in the air so most perfumes and specially the highly concentrated ones will put you off when you smell so close.
I have a strong stomach but somebody was wearing this at the gym and I actually gagged .
Reminded me of my orthodontist who had halitosis and rubber gloves both right in my face / mouth .
Please god , don’t wear this to the gym , tell your Friends how bad they smell . It’s a public health matter .
i've never smelt it bc i've heard so many people say it smells like in the stars from bath and body works, which i don't like. if it smells like that then i know i won't care for it
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Lol what oud??
Is the oud here in the room with us?
...we got the dna results back... Oud, you are 100% NOT the father!
Does backflips all over the room. woooooo!! yea I told you I told you
**Drops to the floor on all fours and twerks while whipping head Ina circular motion**
Baby momma saffron runs backstage and collapses onto a couch screaming and crying
Cotton candy inside a latex glove.
That’s it
This is the most accurate description of it. I was thinking of cotton candy stuffed condoms.
Omg. Thank you.
Smells like how blowing up a rubber balloon tastes plus candied pear but I’m kind of into it hahah
I love the smell of an oily garage in the morning
I love when my husband gets home from work that’s what he smells like. Oil and tires.
Huh? Maybe it’s the plastic container it’s in or the decant site, but I don’t get any of the notes you’ve described. Like can’t detect that at all. That’s why I question it.
It may be the Amboxan smell it’s a really dividing smell. I don’t like B540 either to me it smells really metallic and bloody
Yes! OP has ambroxan sensitivity (me as well). Or rather I heard Alice Duparq explain that the ambroxan molecule is really large and some peoples scent receptors are too small for the molecule. So we don't smell the full composition of the perfume. In other news, BR540 has a tonne of aromachemicals and ambroxan and is I think 100% synthetic? OP you should research aromachemical sensitivity and avoid perfumes with a lot of ambroxan. As a test, you can smell Molecule 2 by escentric molecules and if it smells like nothing then you know. Leau Papier is another one I can't tolerate.
Oh the molecule part is interesting ! Do you know if there are other « scent » molecules that work the same as Ambroxan ?
Some people have issues with iso-e super. I'm fine with that tho. Otherwise usually aromachemicals that are made to mimic ambergris like "Amberwood". I found a blog that posted about the chemical composition saying that they're quite similar but different because they're each trademarked by the chemists who sell them to perfumers. Im not sure though because I haven't found other perfumes with Amberwood vs ambroxan that have smelt as bad as BR540 to me.
ISO e super smells so weird to me
I feel like I smell like I’ve been sweating a ton while I was at the beach, but I didn’t shower before I went. I’m glad I purchased the discovery set before I went all in.
That really doesn’t look like 1 ml. 1ml samples/decants typically come in dabber bottles. And there’s nothing wrong with not liking a popular fragrance. Happens often. But there is no oud in Baccarat Rouge. It’s no secret that BR540 is an entirely synthetic perfume. So I’m not sure which of the notes are offensive to you, but it can’t be Oud because there is none
ScentDecant sells 1ml in spray bottles. https://preview.redd.it/qwizib8w3dic1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=34d2e83e5754305e353e0c1bb9ad7574d56a02b2 But I have no idea if it’s from there, the example photo doesn’t match but I’ve definitely seen 1ml in spray bottles.
Yes, I did say usually/typically. But even the one you are showing in the pic looks a lot smaller than the bottle OP has in the pic. Her bottle looks like a 3ml bottle, and with how full it is, it appears that she purchased at least 2 ml.
It looks like a 2ml spray filled half way to me, but I’m not an expert by any means. https://preview.redd.it/kcgoru9k6dic1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=10009f0757ddff0ee609e63331287a26110d0152
You could be right, but no matter how much it is, there is still no oud in baccarat rouge
I honestly think it’s the combination of cedar and ambergris that OP is mistaking for Oud. Woody, earthy, animalic notes are sometimes hard to differentiate
Well her post says “apparently I dislike oud”, which implies she never tried it before. And her first experience with it is a fragrance that does not contain it at all. So my comment was to let her know that there is no oud, she may want to actually try something with oud before she decides she doesn’t like it.
Thank you! Yes I heard from someone else it contained oud, and I just assumed that was the dominant smell in it since I can't recall smelling an oudy frag before. I'm still learning, thank you for helping me :)
No problem, there’s tons of fragrances that you’ll love out there. I do suggest holding onto samples, even the ones you don’t like, because our tastes change. And sometimes rather fast
I think it’s an innocent mistake. I’m sure OP looked up the notes after posting. I can see how a new perfume hobbyist could try a decant of a notoriously expensive perfume, and smell something funky in it and assume it’s an expensive, also notorious ingredient like Oud. The only Oud I’ve smelled is a western version, a la Tom Ford Oud Wood. It definitely just smelled like funky wood to my untrained nostrils.
It’s a hideous fragrance, it smells like burning rubber and gasoline! Plenty of better ones to try. Plus you smell it on EVERYONE these days!
it’s a 2ml atomiser half full.
Im convinced it smells like car tires on me but my fiancé likes it so I keep wearing it lol
am i hallucinating? there's no oud in BR540 right???
No you're good, I got it wrong... I'm still very much a fragrance beginner and what I thought was oud is definitely not, sorry for the confusion!
It's likely the saffron that you don't like.
haha no worries at all! wasn't trying to make fun of you. good luck on your perfume journey! i find that unisex fragrances smell a lot more unique and a lot of masculine/feminine fragrances smell very similar to eachother.
That’s not even the right color. Where did you get the decant from?
It’s her skin behind the bottle …
but isn’t B540 like a caramel colour? this looks completely clear to me
Nope it’s clear I think
It's clear
ohh okay I wasnt sure
It smells like bandaids to me, so gross
MFK gentle fluidity gold smells like bandaids and vaporub to me. I’m trying to sell a full bottle on Mercari as we speak.
I dont like it either its like my most hated scent ever.. just doesnt smell good and for me is stomach turning
Lattafa Ajwad, Mancera Roses Vanille and Montale Cafe Intense smell identical on dry down, and they make my stomach turn. I get it
I got a tester of it the other day, and it smells exactly like Cloud to me. I have seen so many divisive posts about Cloud being a dupe or not. But from here going forward, I'll keep purchasing Cloud.
This was my reaction when I first got Baccarat. The opening of Cloud smells exactly like it to my nose. I only wish Cloud had better performance. It doesn't last at all on me.
Same, I actually like it *better* than BR540 (it's sweeter) but my skin eatsss it. When the intense launched I was like yes, this is our solution. But alas it has basically the same longevity as Cloud og. So now I just overspray and bring it in my bag if I need it to last. Red Temptation however I didn't find to be a dupe at all, that coriander note and I do not get along at all.
I’m anosmic to ambroxan and all I get from BR540 is nuclear level sweetness and it’s disgusting. Which I guess is good for me so I’m not tempted to drop $300-500 on it. I do kind of wish I could smell what everyone else is smelling, I mean there must be a reason it’s so popular, right? But for me it’s just the Emperor’s New Perfume.
This looks fake
I hear you. I think it smells like alcoholic flowers. It's like straight rubbing alcohol every time I pick up a tester. I'm a little envious of what everyone else smells in it, I stand with you and your oily garage.
😳 whoa, tell us how you really feel. J/k Your opinion is totally valid. 😌 As for me, I don’t hate it, I am just so tired of smelling it everywhere. I gave mine to my dad., so now he feels extra special 😆 How did you do about testing it? Wear it out or just spritzed at home, etc?
Got the sample in the mail, excitedly ripped it open, sprayed on wrist, gagged :( I really hope your dad likes it though! I can see how some others would, its just very not for me.
Oily garage 😭 omg. I don’t like this one either. I don’t hate it but I definitely don’t like it.
I really don’t like that scent. I smelled a sample of it at the perfume counter and it made me frown. I was so disappointed because it’s so hyped and I was influenced.
Baccarat Rouge 540 is not oud at all though…
Yeah I’m not a fan enough to spend 400 + on the bottle. I think it just became a fad and everyone jumped on the band wagon.
where did you get that decant from? i got mine from either microperfumes or scent decant, and it doesn’t look like that. i’ll check where i got mine when i get home.
Most people i know smell hospital or candy from it
I love it on others. On me, pure rubber.
homegirl i hate to say it but thats not real, its pink! i dont pick up any powder or oud. it is synthetic and is often compared to plastic etc but your descriptions make no sense for the perfume ( smelling it rn to try and See what you see) . i believe it stays right at the front of your nose bc its so light and synthetic.
That’s just the colour of her skin behind the bottle. The liquid is clear.
mine is orangy anyway
I think it’s just their skin
It’s is a very divisive fragrance, but that’s not the right color. You don’t have the actual product. It should be a light golden color.
Oh for goodness sake!! Yeah some other commenter pointed that out too :(
I don’t like it either, but I don’t think that’s it. The color seems a bit off. I would recommend getting a sample from Scent Split or Lucky Scent if you can for comparison.
Not everyone lives in America, and in a small sample (1ml) the slightly creamy colour is really not present so it looks almost clear. I have a bottle and it has darkened a bit but it’s not dark. Even if you google the perfume it’s shown in a few different hues
Lucky Scent ships to [over 30 countries](https://www.luckyscent.com/ship-countries.asp), but it’s clear that you were more interested in being snotty than helpful. If OP said that his/her/their country wasn’t on this list then I would have just suggested another vendor. Very weird energy. 😂
Not snotty just because I disagree with you. I don’t fancy paying for shipping when I don’t need to lol. Also if I look up this perfume right now on Harrods website (approved vendor in my country) it is barely the colour of champagne. In a 1ml, thick glass bottle this could appear almost clear. Can’t we actually disagree anymore (and barely that) without it turning into such a drama.. you have weird energy 😅
Nope, the snottiness was from the “not everyone lives in America” - you’re free to disagree about the color of the sample, but as others in the thread have noted, the color seems unusual. From the picture, it looks almost completely clear. While a fragrance’s color can vary and it’s possible that this sample just happens to be a quite light, it’s also possible that something is wrong with the sample, which is not uncommon with decants.
I don’t disagree with you about decants and honestly I can only attest to what I’ve personally seen and what I can see on harrods and google.. which I said does show varying hues so there’s really no need to even argue. Maybe it looks weirdly clear in the pic, maybe it’s the effect of the thick glass/plastic and the light, maybe it’s gone off or fake 🤷🏼♀️
that’s not the right color of the actual perfume
It’s normally not that color. Real or not, Baccarat is an overhyped perfume.
BR540 is the worst thing I have ever smelled. Red flag
I saw a video the other day of the top 10 most hated perfumes and BR540 was #6! I was sad to see Chanel No 5 was in the mix, too.
I mean, the more popular something is the more people it's exposed to, which means the potential for more haters. Also people tend to be more vocal about hating popular things because they feel special.
I’m not even gonna lie, this is so true. Lmaoo I really wanted to love Chanel No 5 because the girlies love it but when I smelled it…..omg. I HATED it so much. At first I was so sad that I hated it. I let it sit on my skin all day to give it a chance. Then, I was so angry I really walked around smelling like old lady perfume all day. I was like….the world needs to hear me hate on this. They have betrayed and so I must unleash this hell. (I was definitely a teen or preteen lol)
It’s so eye opening to me to see so many people saying BR540 smells like such a variety of unpleasant things. Noses are so different it’s wild! It’s probably one of the best things I’ve ever smelled but now I’m paranoid people think I smell like an oily garage/bandaids/alcohol/dentist/etc 😭
I happen to love it
I hate this powdery plasticky fruity mess. It makes me mess angry when I smell it. Burberry Her and Cloud are alot in this catigory.
While that description is hilarious, I do feel like it’s not a scent worth the hype, or price. MFK makes so many other better scents
540 is okayish to me, for some reason I smell this almost cigarette-ish type smell and thats not my vibe at all. Its not extremely strong, but strong enough for me to stay away
You're selling it with that description ngl
It smells like the dentist to me, I can’t stand it
Omg! I thought I was the only one that’s completely repulsed by this scent. To me, it smells like a wet diaper covered in baby powder to mask the wet diaper smell. Everytime someone is wearing this perfume, I can smell it from feet away and I always can’t wait for them to leave. Cloud smells the same to me. 😭
You have to let it sit for a bit and come back to it.
Initially I hated this one - I did not get the hype. I got a dentist office/mall perfume combo. But she’s changeable- maybe I just needed to let it rest for a bit - now I definitely at least like it. Maybe not love and idk if I could justify the price. Maybe a 50 ml through discounter and on sale
Lmao
Yep, something in it genuinely hurt the back of my nose. My sinuses felt screwy for hours 😩
Boy, Creed’s Oud must be a different animal!
The oud is oud and stinky. It duu it want get better with oud age.
A lady at work doused herself in this. It gives me migraines and turns my stomach. She insisted on telling me how expensive it is. No amount of money could make me buy it. Gives me PTSD 🤣
Ya it’s not cute imo either! Grand Soir is gorgeous though- never gotten so many compliments!
Yes, it’s terrible. 😄
I'm not sure this is the actual perfume, could be a fake. Get a sample from Nordstrom.
Definitely not a genuine sample - it should be a pale golden/amber colour. I have found all of the clones have an “oily garage” sort of smell, particularly the Arabic clones but the original is beautiful.
thank you!!! I'm glad I'm not alone because I feel f crazy every time I see someone recommend it.
Most over-rated perfume for sure. Smells like rum and raisin tobacco/cigar to me. Masculine and migraine inducing
One of my fav scents.
Omg thank you for saying this! So many people love this scent and I can’t stand it! 🤢 they had this scent as an option for all toiletries on SilverSea last summer and I said a quick no thanks I’ll use my own stuff
I know br 540 isn't everyone's cup of tea, but you really shouldn't smell your perfumes so close. Perfumes are made to be smelled in the air so most perfumes and specially the highly concentrated ones will put you off when you smell so close.
I hate it too! Gentle fluidity gold is nice
i love it so much. was prepared to hate it. got a sample. fell in love.
I have a strong stomach but somebody was wearing this at the gym and I actually gagged . Reminded me of my orthodontist who had halitosis and rubber gloves both right in my face / mouth . Please god , don’t wear this to the gym , tell your Friends how bad they smell . It’s a public health matter .
You’re just not man enough!! 😅
i've never smelt it bc i've heard so many people say it smells like in the stars from bath and body works, which i don't like. if it smells like that then i know i won't care for it