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Casino Royale
by The Dua Brand
Casino Royale is a heavily concentrated clone of Baccarat Rouge 540, designed to closely replicate the original's olfactory profile. It features a sweet, almond-rich opening with marigold, saffron, and orange notes, evolving into a creamy, balsamic heart with white floral and cyclamen, before settling into a warm, smoky base of ambergris and balsam fir. The scent projects strongly with moderate to long-lasting sillage, especially in cooler weather, and delivers a sensual, almost oily richness on the skin. While it performs well on clothes and lasts up to 8 hours on skin for some wearers, others find the longevity weak after 3 hours and note a synthetic, slightly oily residue. It leans unisex but feels slightly feminine due to the heavy floral and sweet notes. The bottle is perceived as cheap in construction, and the oil-heavy formulation makes it prone to staining delicate fabrics unless applied carefully.
Pros
- +Very strong projection and sillage, especially for a single spray
- +Strong olfactory resemblance to Baccarat Rouge 540, particularly in the drydown
- +Longevity under 8 hours for some, with excellent performance on clothes
Cons
- −Significant oily residue that can stain fabrics if not applied carefully
- −Some users report weak longevity and poor performance after maceration
- −Perceived as synthetic or slightly off-putting, with a body oil-like funk noted by some