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Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Instant Crush

Baccarat Rouge 540 and Instant Crush overlap 45% in notes and accords; one note appears in both. Baccarat Rouge 540 came out in 2016, Instant Crush in 2019.

At a glance

Baccarat Rouge 540Instant Crush
BrandMaison Francis KurkdjianMancera
Release year20162019
ConcentrationEau de ParfumNo data
Rating
7.7/105,015 votes
7.9/101,448 votes
Longevity
8.7/10
8.7/10
Sillage
8.5/10
8.4/10

When to wear

Seasons
Baccarat Rouge 540Instant Crush
Autumn34%34%
Winter32%31%
Spring23%24%
Summer12%11%
Occasions
Baccarat Rouge 540Instant Crush
Nighttime30%29%
Evening30%29%
Casual18%20%
Daytime12%13%
Office9%8%

Notes

In both

  • Saffron

Baccarat Rouge 540

Only in this one

  • Virginia cedar
  • Hedione
  • Ambroxan

Instant Crush

Only in this one

  • Citrus fruits
  • Ginger
  • Egyptian jasmine
  • Amber
  • Moroccan rose
  • White musk
  • Sandalwood
  • Vanilla
  • Oakmoss

Accords

Baccarat Rouge 540

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Synthetic
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Instant Crush

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Synthetic
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 8.7/10 for Baccarat Rouge 540, 8.7/10 for Instant Crush.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 8.5/10 for Baccarat Rouge 540, 8.4/10 for Instant Crush.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 32% of the season votes for Baccarat Rouge 540 and 31% for Instant Crush.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 12% of the season votes for Baccarat Rouge 540 and 11% for Instant Crush.

Which one is rated higher?

Instant Crush is rated higher: 7.9/10 against 7.7/10 for Baccarat Rouge 540.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Saffron.