Is Alexandria UK 1966 ETE SAUVAGE Inspird by Eau Sauvage by Dior a dupe of Dior Eau Sauvage?

Eau Sauvage EDT

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1966 ETE SAUVAGE Inspird by Eau Sauvage by Dior Eau de Parfum bottle 1966 ETE SAUVAGE Inspird by Eau Sauvage by Dior EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Eau Sauvage EDT
A timeless masterpiece that defines the fresh aromatic genre - Eau Sauvage is the benchmark for effortless masculine elegance and still feels invigoratingly modern after decades.
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Our Verdict - 1966 ETE SAUVAGE Inspird by Eau Sauvage by Dior EDP
Alexandria UK's 1966 ETE SAUVAGE leans on the same lemon-bergamot-vetiver skeleton as Dior's Eau Sauvage, but flattens the citrus into a louder, more one-note opening and trades the original's silky oakmoss dry-down for a simpler amber-musk base with roughly half the wear time.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Eau Sauvage EDT A 1966 ETE SAUVAGE Inspird by Eau Sauvage by Dior EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Eau Sauvage EDT
1966 ETE SAUVAGE Inspird by Eau Sauvage by Dior EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Oakmoss 46% vs 28%
Lemon 31% vs 54%
Vetiver 31% vs 24%
Bergamot 25% vs 45%
Musk 21% vs 24%
Basil 17% vs 19%
Jasmine 15% vs 16%
Rosemary 15% vs 16%
Sandalwood 14% vs 14%
Patchouli 12% vs 14%
Lavender 11% vs 19%
Only in 1966 ETE SAUVAGE Inspird by Eau Sauvage by Dior
Amber 24%
Shared Notes
Lemon 31% vs 54%
Bergamot 25% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 15% vs 16%
Sandalwood 14% vs 14%
Patchouli 12% vs 14%
Lavender 11% vs 19%
Only in 1966 ETE SAUVAGE Inspird by Eau Sauvage by Dior
Basil 19% Rosemary 17%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 46% vs 28%
Vetiver 31% vs 24%
Musk 21% vs 24%
Only in 1966 ETE SAUVAGE Inspird by Eau Sauvage by Dior
Amber 24%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Eau Sauvage 1966 ETE SAUVAGE Inspird by Eau Sauvage by Dior
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Eau Sauvage

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Eau Sauvage's crisp citrus and herbal brightness make it ideal for spring and summer, where its freshness shines and never overwhelms. It feels less suited for cold winter days due to its lightness and lack of warmth.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its understated, non-intrusive projection and clean, uplifting character are perfect for office, casual, and active settings. It adds refinement to dates and formal wear but may lack the gravity some expect for evening black-tie events.

1966 ETE SAUVAGE Inspird by Eau Sauvage by Dior

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Community season votes for Dior Eau Sauvage, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Wearers put Dior Eau Sauvage, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights, casual wear and sport.

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
86%
Key Similarities

Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Lemon, Bergamot, Oakmoss

Key Differences

Adds amber, drops caraway and coriander

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