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 540 | Instant Crush | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Maison Francis Kurkdjian | Mancera |
| Release year | 2016 | 2019 |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | No 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
| Baccarat Rouge 540 | Instant Crush | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 34% | 34% |
| Winter | 32% | 31% |
| Spring | 23% | 24% |
| Summer | 12% | 11% |
| Baccarat Rouge 540 | Instant Crush | |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime | 30% | 29% |
| Evening | 30% | 29% |
| Casual | 18% | 20% |
| Daytime | 12% | 13% |
| Office | 9% | 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
- Floral
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
Instant Crush
- Floral
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- 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.

