Question 1

What's the difference between Olive and Baccarat Rouge 540?

Accepted Answer

Olive is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from KKW Fragrance (2021) dominated by Amber accords. Baccarat Rouge 540 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Francis Kurkdjian (2015) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Amber, Woody, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Olive or Baccarat Rouge 540?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Olive scores 4.21/5 vs Baccarat Rouge 540 at 3.78/5. Baccarat Rouge 540's standout strength: Exceptional longevity and projection, lasts all day and beyond. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Olive and Baccarat Rouge 540 smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Amber, Woody, Aromatic, Jasmine. Baccarat Rouge 540: Baccarat Rouge 540 is widely celebrated in the fragrance community as an iconic, luxurious scent with outstanding longevity and projection that works as a true unisex fragrance.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Olive or Baccarat Rouge 540?

Accepted Answer

Baccarat Rouge 540: Exceptional longevity and projection, lasts all day and beyond Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Olive vs Baccarat Rouge 540?

Accepted Answer

Olive scores highest for fall wear; Baccarat Rouge 540 scores highest for winter wear. Olive leans daytime, Baccarat Rouge 540 leans evening.

Olive vs Baccarat Rouge 540

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Olive (7)

Unique to Baccarat Rouge 540 (9)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Baccarat Rouge 540

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Attribute	Olive	Baccarat Rouge 540
Brand	KKW Fragrance	Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Year	2021	2015
Rating	4.21	3.78
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	10