Fragrance comparison

Rouge 540 Limited Edition vs The Mauve

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 170 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rouge 540 Limited Edition

Baccarat

4.10145 votes

Rank #7,118 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

The Mauve

The Sum

4.0425 votes

Rank #49,845 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rouge 540 Limited Edition takes 4 of 6 categories.

Rouge 540 Limited Edition
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
The Mauve
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rouge 540 Limited Edition4/6

The Mauve2/6

Ratings & consensus: Rouge 540 Limited Edition
Community sentiment: The Mauve
Longevity: Rouge 540 Limited Edition
Sillage & projection: Rouge 540 Limited Edition
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: The Mauve
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

Rouge 540 Limited EditionBaccarat

The MauveThe Sum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 72%

4.04/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerRouge 540 Limited EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

145 votes

28%Love

56%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerThe MauveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRouge 540 Limited Edition

SillageRouge 540 Limited Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

lavender100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeCitruses

Heart

HedioneLavenderSaffronSage

Base

Woody NotesAmbergrisOakOakmoss

Notes

LavenderTea LeafOak

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer31

Fall91

Winter100

Day94

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night44

Category winnerThe MauveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,118

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRouge 540 Limited EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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The Mauve opens with a sharp burst of herbal lavender backed by bitter tea leaf. As the initial spray settles, dry oakwood emerges underneath the aromatic top notes, giving the composition a grounded, mossy structure. It wears best on cool, overcast spring mornings or in quiet office environments where loud projection…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rouge 540 Limited Edition or The Mauve?

Rouge 540 Limited Edition takes 4 of 6 categories. Rouge 540 Limited Edition is rated 4.10/5 from 145 votes; The Mauve is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes. Choose Rouge 540 Limited Edition for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose The Mauve for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rouge 540 Limited Edition or The Mauve?

Rouge 540 Limited Edition lasts longest (Rouge 540 Limited Edition 71/100, The Mauve 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge 540 Limited Edition or The Mauve?

Rouge 540 Limited Edition projects furthest (Rouge 540 Limited Edition 71/100, The Mauve 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge 540 Limited Edition and The Mauve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Lavender and Oak.

Is Rouge 540 Limited Edition or The Mauve better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mauve is the stronger pick. For winter, Rouge 540 Limited Edition is the stronger pick. Rouge 540 Limited Edition suits day or night wear; The Mauve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rouge 540 Limited Edition and The Mauve?

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. The Mauve features Lavender, Tea Leaf and Oak.