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Interplay Extrait
by Alexandria Fragrances
Interplay Extrait is a highly regarded clone of Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait, offering a polished, sweet, and slightly nutty gourmand experience with a distinctive bitterness from bitter almond and saffron in the opening. It captures the signature balance of sweetness and dry, clinical elegance—reminiscent of a dentist office or cold porcelain—while feeling more cohesive and blended than the original, with a clearer integration of amber, musk, and woody notes in the drydown. It performs well on the skin with moderate to long longevity and moderate sillage, making it suitable for evening wear and fall through winter, though some users report shorter longevity than expected. The fragrance is widely praised for its close resemblance to BR540 EDP and Extrait, with many shouting it as the best dupe available, especially for those unwilling or unable to afford the original.
Pros
- +Offers an exceptional near-perfect resemblance to Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait at a fraction of the cost
- +Has clean, polished elegance with a balanced sweet-to-dry transition that feels refined and sophisticated
- +Wears well on skin with moderate to strong projection and good drydown quality, even in cooler seasons
Cons
- −Some users report inconsistent batches with off-putting plastic or chemical overtones
- −Longevity is somewhat moderate and falls short of the original's endurance for many wearers
- −The perfume can feel overly sweet to sensitive noses, leaning toward sticky gourmand sweetness with cukhous notes