What Perfume Does Rihanna Wear? (And How to Get the Scent for Less)
If you've ever wondered what that warm, luminous, slightly addictive scent trailing behind the world's most stylish women is — chances are it's Baccarat Rouge 540. And if there's one celebrity who's made it her signature, it's Rihanna.
Rihanna's Signature Scent: Baccarat Rouge 540
Rihanna has been publicly linked to Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian for years. The Barbadian singer, beauty mogul, and Fenty founder has been spotted wearing it at events and has spoken about her love of rich, long-lasting fragrances. Given that BR540 is one of the most complimented and talked-about scents of the past decade, it's no surprise it found its way into her collection.
But Rihanna isn't the only A-lister obsessed with this scent. Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé, and Ariana Grande have all been linked to the BR540 universe — it's become the unofficial scent of the modern luxury woman.
What Does Baccarat Rouge 540 Actually Smell Like?
BR540 is genuinely unlike anything else. It opens with a flash of bright saffron and jasmine, before melting into a warm, almost otherworldly base of ambergris, cedarwood, and fir resin. The effect is luminous, clean, and deeply sensual all at once — a scent that feels expensive even before you check the price tag.
- Top notes: Saffron, Jasmine
- Heart notes: Amberwood, Ambergris
- Base notes: Fir Resin, Cedarwood
- Best for: All seasons, day to night, unisex
It lasts beautifully on skin — typically 8–10 hours — and the sillage is intimate and magnetic. People will lean in and ask what you're wearing. It's that kind of scent.
The One Problem: The Price
A 70ml bottle of Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum retails for around £320 in the UK. The Eau de Parfum version sits at around £220. For most of us, that's not an everyday purchase — or any kind of purchase.
The good news? You don't have to choose between smelling like Rihanna and paying your rent.
Get the Scent: Inspired by Baccarat Rouge 540 from Luxe Fragrances
Our Arno fragrance is inspired by the iconic BR540 scent profile. Crafted with the same warm, resinous amber DNA — saffron-kissed, cedarwood-grounded, and impossibly smooth — Arno gives you that celebrity-worthy scent experience at a fraction of the cost.
- 100ml from just £25.99
- Vegan, cruelty-free, and clean formula
- Available in 5ml sample so you can try before you commit
- Fast UK delivery
You don't need Rihanna's budget to smell like her. You just need Luxe Fragrances.