Parfums de Marly Delina vs MFK Baccarat Rouge 540

Over the last decade Delina and Baccarat Rouge 540 have topped the lists of the most wanted women's fragrances. Delina stands on rhubarb, lychee and rose, Baccarat Rouge on saffron, jasmine and burnt sweetness — and the latter is why people either adore it or can't stand it.

Property	Parfums de Marly Delina	Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Profile	bergamot, lychee, rhubarb · damask rose, nutmeg · cashmeran, musk, vetiver	Saffron, cedarwood, ambrox, jasmine
Gender	Feminine	Unisex
Longevity (community rating)	8–12 hours	12–16 hours
Sillage (community rating)	Moderate to strong	Very strong
Occasion	Daytime, date, every day	Evening, special occasions
Season	Spring, autumn	All year, especially autumn/winter
Our decants	5 ml – €25, 10 ml – €44	not in our range

We carry Delina, not Baccarat Rouge 540. Delina has rhubarb, lychee and bergamot up top, Damask rose and nutmeg in the heart, and cashmeran, musk and vetiver underneath. It's sweet in a fruity way, with rhubarb giving it a tart edge. Baccarat Rouge 540 is more abstract: saffron and jasmine over amber and cedar, with its famous note reminiscent of caramelised sugar. If you're after rose, you'll feel at home with Delina; if you're after something you can't describe, with Baccarat. Delina costs €285 for 75 ml (€3.80/ml); a 5 ml decant is €25. If Delina is too bright for you, try Delina Exclusif, which adds incense and vanilla.

Do you carry Delina or Baccarat Rouge 540?

Delina yes, Baccarat Rouge 540 no. We also have Delina Exclusif, the darker version with incense and vanilla.

Which is sweeter?

Baccarat Rouge 540. Its burnt-sugar note is the most recognisable part of the composition. Delina is sweet in a fruity way, which is lighter.

Why is Baccarat Rouge 540 so popular?

Because of its recognisability. It has an unusual, instantly recognisable scent that can't be mistaken for anything else — and that's rare in perfumery.

Which is better for every day?

Delina. For many people Baccarat Rouge 540 is too strong for the office.

Are these fragrances only for women?

Delina is listed as feminine, while Baccarat Rouge 540 is marketed as unisex and men wear it too.