Is Afnan Modest Une a dupe of Dior Sauvage?
Sauvage EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | 2019 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Modest Une EDP
Sauvage and Modest Une share a similar DNA, but diverge in execution and price. Sauvage offers a polished, refined experience with a balanced blend of citrus, spice, and ambroxan. Modest Une, positioned as a budget-friendly alternative, presents a bolder, potentially synthetic take on the Sauvage profile, with performance varying wildly. The key difference lies in the quality of ingredients and consistency - Sauvage provides reliability, while Modest Une is a gamble. If you want the real deal, go for Sauvage. If you want to save money and are okay with a risk, try Modest Une.
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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 prefer a refined and balanced fragrance.
- You value consistent performance and quality.
- You want the prestige of a designer brand.
- You need a versatile, office-safe scent.
- You want a Sauvage-like scent on a budget.
- You enjoy taking risks with fragrance purchases.
- You prefer a stronger, potentially longer-lasting scent.
- You don't mind synthetic smelling fragrances.
Bergamot and pepper crash into lavender and geranium, then ambroxan, cedar and labdanum. The loud, bright, peppery Sauvage, built to be noticed on warm days.
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
Heart Notes
Pepper
15%
vs
20%
Lavender
10%
vs
11%
Cedar
2%
vs
4%
Vetiver
1%
vs
7%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Bright bergamot and pepper are best in spring and summer, and the woody amber base gives enough warmth for autumn. It feels sharp in the depths of winter.
Occasions
Strong and fresh, it is superb for casual days, outdoor time and sport. It can be bold for a close office, but it works for dates and informal evenings.
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 4 of its 12 notes, including Vetiver, Cedar, Pepper
Adds ambroxan and bergamot, drops amber and citrus
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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