Is Armaf The Pride of Armaf For Men a dupe of Dior Sauvage?

Sauvage EDP

Dior by François Demachy Original Statement

The Pride of Armaf For Men EDP

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Sauvage Eau de Parfum bottle Sauvage EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2018 Year -
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The Pride of Armaf For Men Eau de Parfum bottle The Pride of Armaf For Men EDP
$90.00+ tax from
1.0 fl oz (30 ml) at eCosmetics
Best value $27.64/fl oz (6.8 fl oz (200 ml))
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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 EDP
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 - The Pride of Armaf For Men EDP
If you're after that iconic Sauvage DNA without the eye-watering price tag, this is your huckleberry. It's a smoother, creamier take on the wildly popular original, though some find it a bit too synthetic or even
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Sauvage EDP A The Pride of Armaf For Men 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
Sauvage EDP
The Pride of Armaf For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot Bergamot 100% vs 33%
Only in The Pride of Armaf For Men
Lemon Lemon 36% Lemon Verbena Lemon Verbena 31%
Shared Notes
Nutmeg Nutmeg 20% vs 44%
Shared Notes
Vanilla Vanilla 44% vs 34%
Only in Sauvage
Ambroxan Ambroxan 55%
Only in The Pride of Armaf For Men
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean 37% Sandalwood Sandalwood 28%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 The Pride of Armaf For Men
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.

The Pride of Armaf For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its fresh, mass-appealing scent profile makes it versatile for casual wear and dates, where its 'people-pleaser' quality shines. However, moderate projection and longevity mean it won't overwhelm an office, but might lack the gravitas for truly formal events.

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
45%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Nutmeg, Vanilla, Bergamot

Key Differences

Adds ambroxan and lavender, drops cinnamon and lemon

Where to buy

Sauvage EDP
The Pride of Armaf For Men EDP

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0.34 fl oz (10 ml)
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