Baroque Rouge Extrait by Maison Alhambra
Men Women 2022
Description
Baroque Rouge Extrait by Maison Alhambra is a spicy aromatic fragrance for men and women, launched in 2022. The top notes feature saffron and almond; the heart combines woods, cedar, and Egyptian jasmine; and the base reveals an accord of ambergris, woods, and musk.
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Key notes
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Top
saffron
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Heart
woody notes
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Base
ambergris
Community
173 votes
- Positive 72%
- Negative 10%
- Neutral 18%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
754 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
173 votes
Season
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286 votes
Time of day
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159 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Baroque Rouge Extrait
Baroque Rouge Extrait by Maison Alhambra is a spicy aromatic fragrance for men and women, launched in 2022. The top notes feature saffron and almond; the heart combines woods, cedar, and Egyptian jasmine; and the base reveals an accord of ambergris, woods, and musk.
Spices Fruits, vegetables and nuts Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
141 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
135 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
141 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
127 votes
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Community reviews
6 reviews
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Smells good, correct, and well-balanced. It has that cotton candy or caramelized apple touch, but in doses that aren’t overwhelming. No harsh imbalance like cheap Arab perfumes. Projection and longevity are average, but it’s super wearable, even for the office.
What a gorgeous and very wearable version. If you like that DNA, it’s an accessible option that never misses.
Baroque Rouge Extrait is for those seeking something woody, strong, and characterful. It opens intriguingly with saffron and an almond sweetness. The dry down blends woods, jasmine, ambergris, and musk—very warm and long-lasting. Perfect for fall, winter, and night outs. It projects strongly, ideal for grabbing attention and projecting confidence.
Upon spraying, pure alcohol followed by an acetone scent. After a minute, there’s a strange metallic ash note. You have to wait 4-5 minutes for that faint Bacarat touch to appear, but it’s very weak, only noticeable when sniffing directly. For the price, you can’t ask for more, but calling it super sweet is a lie. It’s weak; maybe it’s not the best Sup of Bacarat Rouge Elixir.
It’s a fruity, youthful take on BR540. Less sugary than other clones and without that medicinal touch many dislike. At first, it smells like freshly cut watermelon—fresh and sparkling—then it reveals that DNA of woods and saffron. I like it, but it’s not one of my favorites.
It smells like burnt sugar to me. I really like this dupe, but the longevity fails: on me, it doesn’t last past two hours and sits right on the skin. If you don’t mind reapplying, it’s a good option because the scent is rich.