Is Afnan Modest Une a dupe of Dior Sauvage?
Sauvage EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | 2019 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Modest Une EDP
Sauvage EDP and Modest Une share similar DNA, but Sauvage opts for refined boldness, while Modest Une aims for affordability with some caveats. Sauvage boasts a smoother, more balanced profile with amplified warmth and ambroxan. Modest Une, as a dupe, can be inconsistent - some find it a dead ringer with beastly performance, while others report weak longevity and off-notes. If you prioritize guaranteed quality and a richer experience, go for Sauvage. If you're budget-conscious and willing to gamble for a Sauvage-like scent, Modest Une could be worth a try.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Sauvage
- Modest Une
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a guaranteed, high-quality fragrance.
- You prefer a smoother, more refined scent profile.
- You want a bold fragrance with noticeable projection.
- You appreciate a warmer, more sensual dry down.
- You're on a tight budget and want a Sauvage alternative.
- You don't mind risking inconsistency for a potential steal.
- You prefer a fragrance with beastly projection.
- You want a versatile fragrance for everyday wear.
Sauvage Eau de Parfum is the original's fresh spice with more warmth: bergamot and Sichuan pepper over lavender, star anise, ambroxan and vanilla. A strong, magnetic scent for dates and social evenings.
Fresh, sharp and strong, a spring-to-summer scent in the Dior Sauvage mould. Peppery lavender, mint and nutmeg open it, and vetiver with cedar and musk gives a woody base. Long-lasting.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Lavender
13%
vs
11%
Nutmeg
8%
vs
3%
Bergamot
21% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Fresh bergamot and warm vanilla amber make spring and autumn its best seasons. It also copes with cool summer evenings and mild winters.
Occasions
Confident and spicy-amber, it shines on dates and social evenings, and is fresh enough for casual wear and some formal events. Too bold for sport or very hot days.
Seasons
Mint, lavender and eucalyptus are made for warm weather. Summer is the main season, with spring and early autumn also working.
Occasions
Brisk and strong, it suits casual days, dates and sport. Keep the sprays down in an office or a lift.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Lavender, Nutmeg
Adds amber and cedar, drops ambroxan and bergamot
Where to buy
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