Fragrance comparison

1879 vs Rouge 540 Limited Edition

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

1879

Tru Western

4.502 votes

Rank #55,221 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Rouge 540 Limited Edition

Baccarat

4.10145 votes

Rank #7,353 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rouge 540 Limited Edition takes 2 of 3 categories.

1879
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Rouge 540 Limited Edition
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

18791/3

Rouge 540 Limited Edition2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rouge 540 Limited Edition
Sillage & projection: 1879
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rouge 540 Limited Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1879Tru Western

Rouge 540 Limited EditionBaccarat

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 69%

4.10/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

46%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRouge 540 Limited Edition

Sillage1879

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value30

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

fresh58%

leather44%

conifer30%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Juniper BerriesBalsam FirWoody NotesLeatherCitrusesSage

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Blood OrangeCitruses

Heart

HedioneLavenderSaffronSage

Base

Woody NotesAmbergrisOakOakmoss

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Citruses and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring72

Summer31

Fall91

Winter100

Day94

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,353

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerRouge 540 Limited EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1879 by Tru Western opens with a bright burst of crisp citrus and resinous juniper berry before settling into herbal sage and piney balsam fir. As the top notes fade, a dry weathered leather base takes over on skin. It feels built for crisp autumn mornings, outdoor ranch work, and casual weekend wear in denim.

Reviews →

The 2014 Limited Edition of Baccarat Rouge 540 offers a stark, woody-amber profile that established a new language for the brand. Centered on blood orange and sharp saffron, this fragrance projects a distinct, mineral-forward presence. Designed as a collector piece, it performs with intensity, making it an assertive c…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1879 or Rouge 540 Limited Edition?

Rouge 540 Limited Edition takes 2 of 3 categories. 1879 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Rouge 540 Limited Edition is rated 4.10/5 from 145 votes. Choose 1879 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Rouge 540 Limited Edition for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1879 or Rouge 540 Limited Edition?

Rouge 540 Limited Edition lasts longest (Rouge 540 Limited Edition 71/100, 1879 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1879 or Rouge 540 Limited Edition?

1879 projects furthest (1879 83/100, Rouge 540 Limited Edition 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1879 and Rouge 540 Limited Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Citruses and Sage.

Is 1879 or Rouge 540 Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

1879 suits day or night wear; Rouge 540 Limited Edition suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1879 and Rouge 540 Limited Edition?

1879 features Juniper Berries, Balsam Fir, Woody Notes, Leather and Citruses. Rouge 540 Limited Edition has top notes of Blood Orange and Citruses, heart notes of Hedione, Lavender, Saffron and Sage, a base of Woody Notes, Ambergris, Oak and Oakmoss.