Is Afnan Modest Une a dupe of Dior Sauvage Elixir?
Sauvage Elixir Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | 2019 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Modest Une EDP
Sauvage Elixir by Dior and Modest Une by Afnan cater to different audiences with distinct appeals. Sauvage Elixir, a premium parfum, offers a potent, spicy-woody scent designed for those who crave a bold, masculine presence. It's a statement piece for those wanting to exude authority and sophistication, suitable for evening wear. Conversely, Modest Une by Afnan is a more affordable unisex fragrance with an unknown composition, likely offering a versatile and approachable scent profile for everyday use. Choose Sauvage Elixir for its richness and commanding aura if budget allows, but opt for Modest Une for a budget-friendly, versatile scent that can be worn by anyone.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Sauvage Elixir
- 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 strong, masculine scent.
- You want a premium, long-lasting parfum.
- You like spicy-woody fragrances.
- You need a unisex fragrance.
- You prefer a mid-tier price range.
- You want a versatile, everyday scent.
Sauvage turned dark and thick. A hot spice trio opens it, a boozy lavender heart follows, and licorice and amber lie dense as velvet beneath. Very strong, very long-lasting and made for cold nights.
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
Nutmeg
12%
vs
3%
Lavender
11%
vs
11%
Amber
10%
vs
3%
Vetiver
6%
vs
7%
Nutmeg
12%
vs
3%
Lavender
11% share of the perfume
Vetiver
6%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Hot spice, amber and licorice are cold-weather materials: winter and autumn are its seasons. In summer it would be far too heavy.
Occasions
Bold and opulent, it suits formal events and nights out, and is seductive on a date. Too assertive for the office or casual use, and no use for sport.
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 10 notes, including Lavender, Amber, Nutmeg
Adds cedar and citrus, drops cardamom and cinnamon
Where to buy
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