Is Armaf Bucephalus IX a dupe of Dior Sauvage?
Sauvage EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Bucephalus IX EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Sauvage
- Bucephalus IX
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
Sauvage Eau de Parfum dials up the original's signature freshness with extra warmth and sensuality, making it a bold, magnetic choice for confident men who want to stand out from the crowd.
Skip it. It takes a swing at Dior Sauvage and barely connects. You're better off saving your cash for something with a bit more oomph and originality, even if the price is tempting.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Bergamot
100%
vs
35%
Patchouli
50%
Pepper
47%
Mandarin
36%
Grapefruit
29%
Violet Leaf
27%
Rain
27%
Musk
25%
Tonka Bean
25%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Exceptional versatility with its fresh spicy-citrus opening and warm, ambery vanilla base makes it ideal for spring and fall, while the boldness and warmth can carry through cool summer evenings and mild winters.
Occasions
Its confident projection and sensual spicy-amber character shine for dates and social occasions, while its modern freshness keeps it appropriate for casual wear and some formal events. Slightly too bold and rich for sporty or high-heat situations.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - summer and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and even the gym, as it's unlikely to offend. However, reported weaker longevity and similarity to a common designer scent mean it falls short for formal events or a memorable date night.
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 1 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot
Adds grapefruit and mandarin, drops ambroxan and lavender
Where to buy
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