Dupe review · Riiffs
Goodness Oud Rouge
Riiffs made Goodness Oud Rouge with one brief: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 — and it costs 93% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
- Price
- $35.75
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $36
- Original per 100ml
- $514
- Made by
- Riiffs
The FragDNA review
Goodness Oud Rouge: Cheap gourmand, far from Baccarat
FragDNA · compiled from 1 review and 5 short takes from Parfumo wearers · 21 October 2026
- Opening
- A sweet, powdery blend of coconut, almond and vanilla, brightened by a whisper of jasmine and lily of the valley.
- Dry-down
- The heart settles into a creamy vanilla‑amber base with lingering almond and a faint resinous trail, unlike the saffron‑amber drydown of Baccarat Rouge 540.
- Longevity
- Moderate; fades after several hours on skin.
- Projection
- Close‑range, a gentle aura.
- Best for
- Casual daytime wear, fans of gourmand scents.
- Most compared to
- Hypnotic Poison EDT
Riiffs Goodness Oud Rouge arrives at a fraction of the price of its claimed twin, Baccarat Rouge 540, making it an attractive option for scent‑curious shoppers. While the marketing points to a high‑end replica, the fragrance itself leans heavily into a gourmand direction, offering a coconut‑driven opening that feels more like a dessert than a luxury amber‑saffron composition.
Those who have tried it repeatedly mention coconut, almond, vanilla and a powdery jasmine note, with some comparing the result to a sweeter, more aggressive version of Hypnotic Poison. The original’s signature saffron, amberwood and cedar are notably absent, so the resemblance is limited to a general sweet‑amber vibe rather than a true facsimile.
Performance is modest: the scent lasts a few hours on the skin and projects just enough to be noticed at arm’s length. For the price, it offers decent value as a playful, everyday gourmand, but anyone seeking the nuanced, long‑lasting elegance of Baccarat Rouge 540 would be better served by the authentic bottle.
The verdictA budget‑friendly gourmand that captures a sweet aura but bears little similarity to Baccarat Rouge 540; best enjoyed on its own terms.
What we read: Parfumo wearers · Parfumo.de wearers
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
On paper, Goodness Oud Rouge is a strong bet if you want Baccarat Rouge 540 for less.
Riiffs 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 $36 per 100ml it costs 93% less than Baccarat Rouge 540 — the 11th cheapest of 34 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 Riiffs 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 Goodness Oud Rouge 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 49 twins of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 we can price, Goodness Oud Rouge is number 11 on price per 100ml.
- 01 The Dupe Spot Baccarat Rouge 540 #3 $13/100ml
- 02 Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 $23/100ml
- 03 Maison Alhambra La Rouge Baroque $23/100ml
- 04 Pendora Scents Pendora Rouge $24/100ml
- 05 Copycat Fragrances Baccarat Rouge 540 $29/100ml
- 06 Fragrance World B Rouge $30/100ml
- 07 Armaf The Pride of Armaf Pour Femme Rouge $30/100ml
- 08 Armaf Club de Nuit Untold $32/100ml
- 09 Palermo Perfumes Baccarat Rouge 540 $33/100ml
- 10 Blossom Perfumery 464 $34/100ml
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The community
What people say about Goodness Oud Rouge
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Riiffs Goodness Oud Rouge 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 Riiffs Goodness Oud Rouge a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540?
Yes — Riiffs sells it as its version of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.
How much cheaper is Riiffs Goodness Oud Rouge than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540?
93% less per 100ml: about $36 per 100ml against $514 for the original.
Where can I buy Riiffs Goodness Oud Rouge?
It is in stock at $35.75 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.