Fragrance comparison

Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Sauvage

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 58,297 ratings analysed

Baccarat Rouge 540

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

3.7926,696 votes

Rank #1,762 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Sauvage

Dior · 2015

3.8631,601 votes

Rank #1,170 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sauvage takes 5 of 7 categories.

Baccarat Rouge 540
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Sauvage
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Baccarat Rouge 5402/7

Sauvage5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baccarat Rouge 540Maison Francis Kurkdjian

SauvageDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 26,696 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 31,601 votes

Have 64%Had 21%Want 15%

Category winnerSauvageRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

10%Hate

26,696 votes

39%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

Share of community votes

Category winnerSauvageMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBaccarat Rouge 540

SillageBaccarat Rouge 540

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value44

Category winnerSauvageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

warm spicy83%

metallic74%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic56%

fresh spicy100%

amber90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

woody50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronJasmine

Heart

AmberwoodAmbergrisHedione

Base

Fir ResinCedarSugarAmbroxanOakmoss

Top

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart

Sichuan PepperLavenderPink PepperVetiverPatchouliGeraniumelemi

Base

AmbroxanCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCedar and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall93

Winter67

Day100

Night91

Category winnerSauvageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex44

Women50

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,762

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#1,170

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2015

Reviews199

Category winnerSauvageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Our editor reviews Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Read about its saffron opening, amberwood dry-down, and the polarization of its sweet, metallic skin scent.

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Sauvage by Dior is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Sauvage was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is François Demachy. Top notes are Calabrian bergamot and Pepper; middle notes are Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium and elemi; base notes are Ambroxan, Cedar and Labd…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Baccarat Rouge 540 or Sauvage?

Sauvage takes 5 of 7 categories. Baccarat Rouge 540 is rated 3.79/5 from 26,696 votes; Sauvage is rated 3.86/5 from 31,601 votes. Choose Baccarat Rouge 540 for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Sauvage for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baccarat Rouge 540 or Sauvage?

Baccarat Rouge 540 lasts longest (Baccarat Rouge 540 79/100, Sauvage 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baccarat Rouge 540 or Sauvage?

Baccarat Rouge 540 projects furthest (Baccarat Rouge 540 70/100, Sauvage 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baccarat Rouge 540 and Sauvage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cedar and Ambroxan.

Is Baccarat Rouge 540 or Sauvage better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sauvage is the stronger pick. For winter, Baccarat Rouge 540 is the stronger pick. Sauvage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baccarat Rouge 540 and Sauvage?

Baccarat Rouge 540 has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Amberwood, Ambergris and Hedione, a base of Fir Resin, Cedar, Sugar and Ambroxan. Sauvage has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cedar and Labdanum.