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2018 Year -
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Bucephalus IX Eau de Parfum bottle Bucephalus IX

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sauvage
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.
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Our Verdict - Bucephalus IX
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.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 30% 30%
Floral 9% 4%
Fruity 3% 5%
Green 6% 9%
Sweet 18% 14%
Warm 20% 16%
Woody 5% 10%
Earthy 2% 19%
Animalic 5% 6%
Fresh 32% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sauvage EdP
Bucephalus IX EdP

Notes

Accords

Sauvage Bucephalus IX
95%
Fresh Spicy
100%
Patchouli
100%
85%
Citrus
86%
50%
Woody
75%
70%
Amber
65%
Aromatic
Earthy
58%
55%
Musky
Aquatic
54%
Balsamic
51%
Fresh Spicy shared
95%
100%
100%
Citrus shared
85%
86%
Woody shared
50%
75%
70%
65%
58%
55%
54%
51%

Performance

Sauvage Bucephalus IX
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sauvage

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

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.

Bucephalus IX

Seasons

Best For:
Summer Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - summer and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

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

Overall
77%
Olfactory
90%
Notes
73%
Accord
53%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Woody accords and Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sauvage
Bucephalus IX
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