Okay, so I’ve been seeing this perfume, ALT Fragrance Crystal No. 23, all over my social media feeds lately. It’s supposed to be a dupe for that super expensive Baccarat Rouge 540, which, let’s be real, I can’t afford. So, I got curious and decided to dive in and see what the hype was about and figure out where I could snag a bottle for myself.
First, I did some digging online. From what I gathered, ALT Fragrances is all about creating scents that are inspired by high-end, pricey perfumes. This Crystal No. 23 is their take on the Baccarat Rouge 540. Apparently, the founder, Michael Saba, started this whole thing to make luxury scents more accessible. Cool idea, right?
I found out that Crystal No. 23 has this mix of lily of the valley, red orange, tangerine, jasmine, rose, vanilla, sandalwood, and white musk. Sounds pretty fancy, and from the descriptions, it seemed like a good match for the original, with notes of jasmine, saffron, and cedarwood.
Now, the big question – where to buy it? I checked their official website. That seemed like the most obvious place to start. Turns out, that’s their main selling platform.
I also saw some folks mentioning they found it at Urban Outfitters. I figured I could check that out too. I don’t know if that’s everywhere, but it is worth looking into if you prefer buying in person rather than online. I always get worried about buying fake stuff online, so I wanted to make sure I got the real deal.
My next move was to head over to an Urban Outfitters store near me. I walked into the beauty section and guess what? They had it! They even had a tester bottle out, so I got to try it. It smelled amazing – very luxurious and pretty close to what I remember the Baccarat Rouge 540 smelling like.
I compared the packaging to some pictures I found online, and it looked legit. The printing was clear, and it had that holographic seal thingy, which I guess is a good sign. I felt pretty confident it was genuine, so I went ahead and bought a bottle.
Here’s a little breakdown of how I went about it:
- Got curious about ALT Fragrance Crystal No. 23 from social media.
- Did some online research about ALT Fragrances and the founder.
- Figured out the scent profile of Crystal No. 23.
- Checked the official website.
- Looked into other retailers, like Urban Outfitters.
- Visited an Urban Outfitters store and found it.
- Tested the perfume and checked the packaging for authenticity.
- Bought a bottle.
Final Thoughts
So far, I’m really happy with my purchase. It smells great, lasts a decent amount of time, and didn’t break the bank. I’ll keep testing it out, but if you’re looking for a more affordable alternative to Baccarat Rouge 540, this seems like a solid option.
