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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Creed Aventus
Compared on brand-cited accords: what they share, where they differ, and which to buy.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
- floral
- spicy
- woody
- amber
- sweet
$303.09
Shop at FragranceNet.com$303.09
Creed Aventus
- citrus
- fruity
- green
- spicy
- floral
- woody
opens with Bergamot, Lemon and Blackcurrant; a heart of Pineapple, Pink Pepper and Jasmine; drying down to Birch Tar, Patchouli and Musk
£55
Shop at Creed£55What they share, where they differ
Shared accords: floral, spicy and woody. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 alone: amber and sweet. Creed Aventus alone: citrus, fruity and green.
Which one should you buy?
Both share a floral, spicy and woody character; Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 leans further into amber and sweet; Creed Aventus into citrus, fruity and green. Both are the genuine designer fragrances. The right pick is the accord profile you actually want, not a ranking.
What each house publishes, note for note
Both columns are the houses' own published note lists, tier by tier. Notes shown in a heavier outline appear in both lists. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 publishes 3 notes, Creed Aventus publishes 9, and 0 of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540's appear in Creed Aventus's list (0%). That describes what the two houses print, not how either smells.
| Tier | Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 | Creed Aventus |
|---|---|---|
| Top | not published | BergamotLemonBlackcurrant |
| Heart | not published | PineapplePink PepperJasmine |
| Base | not published | Birch TarPatchouliMusk |
| Other notes | HedioneAmbroxanSaffron | not published |
Common questions
What's the difference between Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 and Creed Aventus?
They overlap on floral, spicy and woody. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 leans into amber and sweet, while Creed Aventus leans into citrus, fruity and green, all from brand-cited accords.
Should I buy Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 or Creed Aventus?
Both share a floral, spicy and woody character; Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 leans further into amber and sweet; Creed Aventus into citrus, fruity and green. Both are the genuine designer fragrances. The right pick is the accord profile you actually want, not a ranking.
Is Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 more expensive than Creed Aventus?
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 is $303.09 and Creed Aventus is £55 at the best price we currently list. The two best offers are priced in different currencies, so we don't rank them on price here.