Baccarat Rouge 540 is still on sale for Cyber Monday—here's why I think it's worth its price tag

As a beauty editor who is pretty up to scratch on the best perfumes, trust me when I say Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 is every bit as delicious as you've heard. The previously niche scent has been garnering unprecedented popularity over the past couple of years, and this year it made it into the mainstream. In fact, I can barely walk down the street without walking by someone wearing Baccarat Rouge 540—which is quite incredible considering it costs £235 for 50ml.

Yep, £235. The price tag really is that eye watering. However, I have some good news for those of you have been holding off the big investment of Baccarat Rouge 540 and waiting for a sign—Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Cyber Monday perfume deals are officially a thing.

And as a beauty editor, I can confirm this is quite a big deal. You see, luxury beauty products like Baccarat Rouge 540 (and Jo Malone, for that matter) are rarely included in sales. But this year, I've spotted Baccarat Rouge 540 in the Black Friday sales at a number of retailers, including John Lewis and Harvey Nichols. In fact, you can get 15% off the eye-watering £235 price tag, meaning you can purchase it for £199.75.

What's more, if you're not sure whether Baccarat Rouge 540 is for you, Fenwick has a 35ml bottle (which I can assure you is still plenty) on sale for £135.

Baccarat Rouge 540 Cyber Monday Deal Quick Shopping Links

• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum 35ml, was £150 now £135 | Fenwick
• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum 70ml, was £235 now £199.75 |John Lewis
• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Hair Mist 70ml, was £75 now £63.75 | Harvey Nichols
• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Hand & Body Cleansing Gel, was £75 now £63.75 | Harvey Nichols
• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Body Lotion, was £95 now £80.75 | Harvey Nichols
• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Candles, was £90 now £76.50 | Harvey Nichols
• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Sparkling Body Oil, was £195 now £165.75 | Harvey Nichols
• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Body Oil, was £95 now £80.75 | Harvey Nichols

What's more? If you can't justify the super-expensive 70ml perfume, you can save more money by shopping smart. For example, the 70ml hair mist (which smells exactly the same, just with less staying power), is also on offer for 15% off—meaning you can get the Baccarat Rouge 540 smell for just £63.75.

And it's worth noting here that when it comes to Black Friday beauty deals, I always recommend that you shop with conscience. Instead of panic buying an array of products that risk gathering dust or sitting unused in the back of drawers for years to come, my advice is to always have a plan. Set out with a considered list of products you have always liked to try, but would definitely appreciate a hefty saving on.

As a beauty editor (and expert beauty shopper) this is a technique I have shared with friends for many years, and this year, Baccarat Rouge 540 is one of the most sought-after Black Friday beauty savings I've come across, alongside Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream.

Why? Because Baccarat Rouge 540 is a truly special scent, and I can assure you it's far from a fad product. It's expensive, sure, but it's the sort of perfume that really makes you feel something. It's so special, in fact, that despite the fact I own over 100 perfumes (it's my job, what I can say), I consider Baccarat Rouge 540 my most cherished.

And while TikTok might have you believe it's possible to find Baccarat Rouge 540 'dupes' for a fraction of the price (there's one particular Zara perfume and Sol de Janeiro Body Mist which are regularly talked about in such a way), I'm telling you it's not. None of the more affordable perfumes out there compare to the original.

Best Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Cyber Monday deals

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum 35ml, was £150 now £135 | Fenwick

This 35ml version is very often out of stock in big retailers, so this deal at Fenwick is particularly impressive.

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum 70ml, was £235 now £199.75 |John Lewis

Harvey Nichols is offering 15% off Baccarat Rouge 540. Just add the perfume to your basket and receive the discount at checkout.

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Body Oil, was £95 now £80.75 | Harvey Nichols

This body oil doesn't just leave limbs silky and soft, it also smells just like the eau de parfum and has impressive wear time.

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Hair Mist 70ml, was £75 now £63.75 | Harvey Nichols

While the eau de parfum is very, very expensive, this Baccarat Rouge 540 hair mist can be spritzed onto hair (much like a perfume), doing much the same job. It doesn't come with the longevity, but it's a much more affordable entry to the fragrance.

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Sparkling Body Oil, was £195 now £165.75 | Harvey Nichols

This sparkling body oil is the epitome of luxury—and it leaves skin looking beautifully glowing.

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Candles, was £90 now £76.50 | Harvey Nichols

This candle is, hands down, one of the best cosy candles out there. Genuinely, you'll never experience anything else like it.

What does Baccarat Rouge 540 smell like?

With notes of amber, saffron, jasmine, ambergris and cedarwood, it possesses a sweet warmth that swaddles the wearer in a veil of luxury so unique it makes the price tag kind of worth it. 

So, if you have been waiting for the perfect moment to try Baccarat Rouge 540 for yourself (or gift it to a loved one for Christmas), now's the the time to get it for 15% off. If you're not quite committed enough to splurge on the full-size 70ml bottle, why not opt for the hair mist, body oil or hand wash instead (both of which are also 15% off)?