Is Alexandria Fragrances Ete Sauvage Elixir a dupe of Dior Sauvage Elixir?

Sauvage Elixir Parfum

Dior by François Demachy Original Acquired

Ete Sauvage Elixir Extrait

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sauvage Elixir Parfum
A thunderous, spicy-woody statement piece that takes the Sauvage DNA into ultra-rich, opulent territory. Not for the faint of heart - this is a modern powerhouse that exudes authority and midnight intrigue.
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Our Verdict - Ete Sauvage Elixir Extrait
This one is a crowd-pleaser, delivering a near-identical Elixir experience and outperforming many other clones. While some nit-pickers might detect subtle differences in the dry down or quality, it's widely hailed as a stellar dupe, offering outstanding projection and longevity at a fraction of the cost.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
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Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sauvage Elixir Parfum
Ete Sauvage Elixir Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 100%
Nutmeg 27% vs 28%
Cinnamon 26% vs 25%
Cardamom 24% vs 25%
Licorice 23% vs 26%
Sandalwood 21% vs 20%
Grapefruit 20% vs 20%
Amber 20% vs 20%
Patchouli 17% vs 17%
Vetiver 17% vs 13%
Shared Notes
Nutmeg 27% vs 28%
Cinnamon 26% vs 25%
Cardamom 24% vs 25%
Grapefruit 20% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Licorice 23% vs 26%
Sandalwood 21% vs 20%
Amber 20% vs 20%
Patchouli 17% vs 17%
Vetiver 17% vs 13%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Sauvage Elixir Ete Sauvage Elixir
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Potent
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sauvage Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The powerful spicy-woody and amber heart makes this perfect for cold to cool weather, where it can project fully without becoming overwhelming. Fall and winter are ideal, but it can work in spring nights; it is too rich and intense for most summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its boldness and opulence suit formal events or nights out, where presence is desired. It can be seductive for dates but risks being too assertive for office or casual use and is unsuitable for sports.

Ete Sauvage Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent performance and strong sillage, often described as 'nuclear,' make it less suitable for an office environment where subtlety is key. However, its rich, warm, and sophisticated profile, combined with robust longevity, makes it perfect for dates and evening formal events where you want to make a lasting impression.

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.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Vetiver, Sandalwood

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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