Fragrance comparison

Rouge 540 Limited Edition vs Vetiver

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 190 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rouge 540 Limited Edition

Baccarat

4.10145 votes

Rank #7,309 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Vetiver

Murdock London

4.0245 votes

Rank #17,333 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rouge 540 Limited Edition takes 4 of 7 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.
Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rouge 540 Limited Edition4/7

Vetiver3/7

Ratings & consensus: Rouge 540 Limited Edition
Community sentiment: Vetiver
Longevity: Rouge 540 Limited Edition
Sillage & projection: Rouge 540 Limited Edition
Value for money: Vetiver
Versatility: Vetiver
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

VetiverMurdock London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 72%

4.02/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

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

36%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerVetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRouge 540 Limited Edition

SillageRouge 540 Limited Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value53

Category winnerVetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

citrus83%

mossy65%

earthy48%

fresh30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, citrus 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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesOakmoss

Base6-8+ hrs

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InformationalShared notesCitruses, Woody Notes and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer31

Fall91

Winter100

Day94

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall88

Winter46

Day100

Night32

Category winnerVetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Work 41%Casual 35%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,309

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#17,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Murdock London Vetiver delivers a crisp, bracing introduction to traditional British barbershop perfumery without feeling dusty. The first spray hits with sharp citruses and bitter bergamot, backed by a surprising snap of dark licorice and clove. As the initial alcoholic punch softens over twenty minutes, raw grassy v…

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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 Vetiver?

Rouge 540 Limited Edition takes 4 of 7 categories. Rouge 540 Limited Edition is rated 4.10/5 from 145 votes; Vetiver is rated 4.02/5 from 45 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 Vetiver for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rouge 540 Limited Edition or Vetiver?

Rouge 540 Limited Edition lasts longest (Rouge 540 Limited Edition 71/100, Vetiver 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge 540 Limited Edition or Vetiver?

Rouge 540 Limited Edition projects furthest (Rouge 540 Limited Edition 71/100, Vetiver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge 540 Limited Edition and Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.

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

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

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

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. Vetiver has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Woody Notes and Oakmoss.