Barakkat 540 Extrait by Fragrance World 50ml Extrait De Parfum
£6.99
Saffron and jasmine over amberwood and ambergris, finished with fir resin and cedar. Extrait strength: closer to the skin, lasts considerably longer. 50ml, unisex.
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Description
Barakkat 540 Extrait by Fragrance World 50ml Extrait De Parfum
The concentrated version of Fragrance World’s best known release. Saffron and jasmine open it, amberwood and ambergris build the radiant heart, and fir resin and cedar ground the finish. Extrait strength means more fragrance oil, less alcohol, and a fragrance that sits closer to the skin and lasts considerably longer.
Why choose the extrait?
This is the question most people have, and the answer is straightforward. Extrait de parfum carries a higher concentration of fragrance oil and less alcohol than an eau de parfum. Alcohol is what lifts a fragrance off the skin and creates projection, so with less of it the extrait projects more quietly in the opening hour and then outlasts the eau de parfum by a clear margin.
Choose the extrait if you want the scent to stay with you all day and you do not mind it wearing closer to the skin. Choose the eau de parfum if you want the radiant opening that this style is famous for, since that is the phase alcohol carries best. Plenty of people own both and use them for different occasions.
Our guide to perfume strength levels explained covers the differences between extrait, eau de parfum and eau de toilette in full.
Inspired by
Barakkat 540 is widely compared to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum, sharing the saffron and jasmine opening over luminous amberwood that made the original famous. Note that this is the interpretation of the eau de parfum rather than the Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait, which is a different and denser composition. The extrait strength here refers to our bottle, not to which version it follows. Wearers describe the dry down here as sweeter and denser.
We have compared the two against their published note pyramids rather than repeating the usual claims: read Barakkat Rouge 540 vs Baccarat Rouge 540, the numbers compared. The comparison refers to the scent profile only. This is Fragrance World’s own composition in its own bottle and packaging, distinct from the original in every respect. Perfumeo is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Maison Francis Kurkdjian in any way, and all brand names remain the property of their respective owners.
What it smells like
The opening is golden and faintly medicinal in the way saffron always is, softened by clean jasmine. At extrait strength it arrives denser and less airy than the eau de parfum, more like the fragrance settling straight onto the skin than radiating outwards.
The heart is where the composition earns its reputation. Amberwood and ambergris create the warm, glowing effect the style is built around, and at this concentration it reads richer and more resinous.
The dry down holds fir resin and cedar underneath, giving a green woody backbone that stops the sweetness becoming cloying. This is the phase that lasts, and it lasts a long time.
Performance
The reason to buy this version. Expect it to outlast the eau de parfum comfortably on skin, with a close warm trail rather than a big opening projection, and considerably longer again on clothing. One or two sprays are genuinely enough.
When to wear it
Autumn and winter suit the density best, and evenings above all. The extrait concentration means it can feel heavy in real heat, so in summer keep to a single spray or reach for the eau de parfum instead.
Who is it for?
Completely unisex, like the rest of the line. It suits anyone who already knows they like this style and wants it to last, rather than someone trying it for the first time.
If this is your first bottle in this style, start with the 50ml eau de parfum or the 100ml instead.
About Fragrance World
Fragrance World is a UAE house with one of the largest catalogues in the region, known for making popular fragrance styles accessible at low prices. Browse the full Fragrance World collection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the extrait and the eau de parfum? Extrait de parfum contains more fragrance oil and less alcohol. It projects more quietly at first and lasts considerably longer, sitting closer to the skin throughout.
Does the extrait smell different? It is the same composition but denser and richer, particularly in the heart and base. The eau de parfum has the airier, more radiant opening.
How long does it last? Longer than the eau de parfum, comfortably through a full day on skin and considerably longer on clothing. One or two sprays are enough.
Is Barakkat 540 a dupe of Baccarat Rouge 540? It is the most widely recommended interpretation of it, sharing the saffron, jasmine and amberwood signature, with a sweeter and denser dry down.
Should I buy this or the eau de parfum first? The eau de parfum, if you have not worn this style before. The extrait is the upgrade once you know you like it.
Is this bottle genuine? Yes. Every bottle at Perfumeo is 100% authentic, factory sealed and sourced through authorised distributors.
Additional information
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
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