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Mr. Burberry Eau de Parfum bottle Mr. Burberry EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Sauvage Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle Sauvage Elixir EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mr. Burberry EDP
Mr. Burberry EDP is the definitive crowd-pleaser for those who want to smell good without shouting about it. While some find it too safe or basic, its elegance, versatility, and smooth masculine character have garnered a loyal following, proving that sometimes, simple sophistication is best.
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Our Verdict - Sauvage Elixir EDP
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Dior's Sauvage Elixir (2021) - Francois Demachy's high-concentration spice-and-amber reworking of the Sauvage franchise into a dense, lacquered woody-aromatic, here translated into a budget reading with the licorice-cardamom-cinnamon spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for autumn-winter evening wear.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mr. Burberry EDP
Sauvage Elixir EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 22% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 26% vs 21%
Amber 15% vs 32%
Vetiver 13% vs 27%
Sandalwood 13% vs 18%
Only in Mr. Burberry
Cinnamon 18% Benzoin 14%

Accords

Mr. Burberry Sauvage Elixir
100%
Warm Spicy
75%
98%
Aromatic
80%
83%
Woody
95%
58%
Amber
70%
60%
Patchouli
Spicy
60%
56%
Green
50%
Citrus
50%
50%
Earthy
49%
Lavender
Warm Spicy shared
100%
75%
Aromatic shared
98%
80%
Woody shared
83%
95%
Amber shared
58%
70%
60%
60%
56%
Citrus shared
50%
50%
50%
49%

Performance

Mr. Burberry Sauvage Elixir
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Mr. Burberry

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive, clean profile make it excellent for office and casual wear. The warm spice and woody accords lend themselves well to dates, but it might lack the gravitas for truly formal events or the freshness for sport.

Sauvage Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Dense spice-amber-woody composition is autumn-winter natural; the licorice and amber read too heavy for summer warmth and lose their nuance.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Bold masculine evening reading - dates, formal and casual-evening events suit. Sport is off the table; office acceptable at low dosage in colder months.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mr. Burberry EDP
Sauvage Elixir EDP
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