Dupe review · Afnan
Mirsaal With Love
Mirsaal With Love is Afnan's answer to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 — at 95% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
- Price
- $25.95
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $26
- Original per 100ml
- $514
- Made by
- Afnan
The FragDNA review
A budget oud take on Baccarat Rouge 540
FragDNA · compiled from 1 review and 3 short takes from Parfumo wearers · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- A potent burst of oud intertwined with saffron and a sweet sugar‑kiss.
- Dry-down
- The dry‑down settles into a mossy, woody amber with a whisper of incense, far from the jasmine‑ambergris heart of the original.
- Longevity
- Around six to seven hours on skin, a touch shorter than Baccarat Rouge 540.
- Projection
- Moderate, noticeable without being overpowering.
- Best for
- Fans of rich oud and Middle‑Eastern elegance, cooler evenings.
Afnan Mirsaal With Love positions itself as an affordable homage to Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Baccarat Rouge 540, arriving at roughly $26 for 100 ml compared with the original’s $514. The bottle and packaging echo the upscale aesthetic, and the name hints at the famous “540” DNA that has become a cult favourite. Buyers are drawn by the promise of a luxurious, amber‑saffron character without the designer price tag.
The opening indeed mirrors the original’s saffron‑led sparkle, but it quickly veers into a dominant oud wave supported by sugar‑sweetness and a touch of incense, as several wearers note. While Baccarat Rouge 540 unfolds into a jasmine‑ambergris heart on cedar and fir, Mirsaal With Love replaces that with oak‑moss and a richer woody amber, giving it a distinctly Middle‑Eastern profile rather than the airy, crystalline dry‑down of the classic.
In practice the dupe offers about six to seven hours of noticeable scent, a shade shorter than the original’s lingering presence, with a moderate sillage that announces itself without overwhelming. For the price it delivers a solid, refined oud‑amber experience, making it an attractive option for those who enjoy richer, masculine‑leaning fragrances. It is less suited to anyone seeking a faithful replica of Baccarat Rouge 540’s airy jasmine‑amber aura.
The verdictAt roughly a twentieth of the price, Mirsaal With Love captures the saffron‑oud spark but diverges significantly in its heart, landing about a third of the way to Baccarat Rouge 540.
What we read: Parfumo wearers · Parfumo.de wearers
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
On paper, Mirsaal With Love is a strong bet if you want Baccarat Rouge 540 for less.
Afnan sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Baccarat Rouge 540's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
At $26 per 100ml it costs 95% less than Baccarat Rouge 540 — the 7th cheapest of 40 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Afnan publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
The original opens on saffron and jasmine, turns to amberwood and ambergris, and settles into fir resin and cedar. That is the brief Mirsaal With Love is working from.
Top
- saffron
- jasmine
Heart
- amberwood
- ambergris
Base
- fir resin
- cedar
For the myth you leave behind. Saffron and jasmine hover over amberwood and cedar — an ethereal, jammy signature the whole room chases.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 55 twins of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 we can price, Mirsaal With Love is number 7 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Al Haramain Manege Rouge $5/100ml
- 02 The Dupe Spot Baccarat Rouge 540 #3 $13/100ml
- 03 Lattafa Opulent Musk $19/100ml
- 04 Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 $23/100ml
- 05 Maison Alhambra La Rouge Baroque $23/100ml
- 06 Pendora Scents Pendora Rouge $24/100ml
- 07 Afnan Mirsaal With Love $26/100ml
- 08 Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq $27/100ml
- 09 Afnan Violet Bouquet $29/100ml
- 10 Copycat Fragrances Baccarat Rouge 540 $29/100ml
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The community
What people say about Mirsaal With Love
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Afnan Mirsaal With Love smell like?
It is built to smell like Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 — saffron and jasmine up top, amberwood and ambergris in the heart, fir resin and cedar in the base.
Is Afnan Mirsaal With Love a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540?
Yes — Afnan sells it as its version of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.
How much cheaper is Afnan Mirsaal With Love than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540?
95% less per 100ml: about $26 per 100ml against $514 for the original.
Where can I buy Afnan Mirsaal With Love?
It is in stock at $25.95 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.