Fragrance comparison

Rouge 540 Limited Edition vs Urban Seduction in Black

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 157 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rouge 540 Limited Edition

Baccarat

4.10145 votes

Rank #7,172 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Urban Seduction in Black

Antonio Banderas

3.5812 votes

Rank #47,354 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rouge 540 Limited Edition takes 4 of 5 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.
Urban Seduction in Black
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Rouge 540 Limited Edition4/5

Urban Seduction in Black1/5

Ratings & consensus: Rouge 540 Limited Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rouge 540 Limited Edition
Sillage & projection: Rouge 540 Limited Edition
Value for money: Urban Seduction in Black
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

Rouge 540 Limited EditionBaccarat

Urban Seduction in BlackAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 72%

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 29%Want 45%

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

17%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRouge 540 Limited Edition

SillageRouge 540 Limited Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value63

Category winnerUrban Seduction in BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

amber83%

woody65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, woody and amber

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

CitrusesAmberWoody NotesBlood Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Citruses and Woody Notes. 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

Summer50

Fall33

Winter17

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,172

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#47,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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…

Reviews →

Urban Seduction in Black leans bright and easy rather than dark or heavy. Expect a citrus-led opening with blood orange, a soft amber warmth underneath, and light woody support in the dry-down. It usually reads as a simple, budget-friendly scent for casual wear, especially if you want something approachable and not to…

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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 Urban Seduction in Black?

Rouge 540 Limited Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Rouge 540 Limited Edition is rated 4.10/5 from 145 votes; Urban Seduction in Black is rated 3.58/5 from 12 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 Urban Seduction in Black for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rouge 540 Limited Edition or Urban Seduction in Black?

Rouge 540 Limited Edition lasts longest (Rouge 540 Limited Edition 71/100, Urban Seduction in Black 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge 540 Limited Edition or Urban Seduction in Black?

Rouge 540 Limited Edition projects furthest (Rouge 540 Limited Edition 71/100, Urban Seduction in Black 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge 540 Limited Edition and Urban Seduction in Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Citruses and Woody Notes.

Is Rouge 540 Limited Edition or Urban Seduction in Black better for summer or winter?

Rouge 540 Limited Edition suits day or night wear; Urban Seduction in Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rouge 540 Limited Edition and Urban Seduction in Black?

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. Urban Seduction in Black features Citruses, Amber, Woody Notes and Blood Orange.