Eau Sauvage Cologne bottle Eau Sauvage
Cologne Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2015 Year 1996
££ Price Tier ££
du Sud Eau de Toilette bottle du Sud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Eau Sauvage Cologne
A modern, zesty citrus blast that gets the job done for hotter days. It's divisive, with some loving its fresh energy and others finding it too synthetic or simply preferring the original. Performance for a 'cologne' concentration is surprisingly decent, though some find it fleeting.
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Our Verdict - du Sud Eau de Toilette
A divisive but timeless citrus aromatic, Eau du Sud is either a glorious, enduring summer chypre or a fleeting, masculine, slightly bitter disappointment. You'll either adore its natural, earthy charm or be left utterly cold. Test before you commit.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 33% 34%
Floral 8% 6%
Fruity 5% 4%
Green 19% 23%
Sweet 3% 4%
Warm 5% 1%
Woody 24% 14%
Earthy 16% 24%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 23% 28%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Eau Sauvage Cologne
du Sud EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 39% vs 25%
Grapefruit 33% vs 24%
Mandarin 27% vs 21%
Only in du Sud Eau de Toilette
Basil 29%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 100% vs 32%
Only in du Sud Eau de Toilette
Oakmoss 42% Patchouli 26%

Accords

Eau Sauvage Cologne du Sud Eau de Toilette
100%
Citrus
100%
63%
Aromatic
67%
52%
Fresh Spicy
66%
57%
Green
58%
Earthy
49%
45%
Woody
47%
Mossy
46%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
63%
67%
Fresh Spicy shared
52%
66%
Green shared
57%
58%
49%
Woody shared
45%
47%
46%

Performance

Eau Sauvage Cologne du Sud Eau de Toilette
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Eau Sauvage Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive citrus-aromatic profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, especially in warm weather. While not overly strong, the projection and longevity are good enough for these settings. It's a bit too casual for formal events, and just right for sport thanks to its refreshing nature.

du Sud Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and often discreet nature makes it excellent for the office or casual wear, especially in warm weather. While some find it office-appropriate, its often moderate sillage and 'classic' feel might not suit a modern date night, and it's too subtle for formal events, despite its underlying elegance. It can work for sport due to its refreshing quality, but isn't built for high performance.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
82%
Accord
92%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Vetiver, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Eau Sauvage Cologne
du Sud Eau de Toilette
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