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Eau Sauvage Eau de Toilette bottle Eau Sauvage EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1966 Year 1966
££ Price Tier £
X Cite Sensible Eau de Parfum bottle X Cite Sensible EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Eau Sauvage EDT
A timeless masterpiece that defines the fresh aromatic genre - Eau Sauvage is the benchmark for effortless masculine elegance and still feels invigoratingly modern after decades.
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Our Verdict - X Cite Sensible EDP
X-Cite Sensible chases Dior Eau Sauvage, Roudnitska's 1966 masterpiece of citrus, jasmine and oakmoss. It captures that understated, gentlemanly elegance, but renders flatter and skin-close, the timeless original's petal-like delicacy thinned for a budget price.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Eau Sauvage EDT
X Cite Sensible EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 31% vs 21%
Bergamot 25% vs 20%
Basil 17% vs 17%
Rosemary 15% vs 14%
Caraway 9% vs 13%
Only in X Cite Sensible
Fruity 13%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 15% vs 17%
Sandalwood 14% vs 15%
Patchouli 12% vs 13%
Coriander 11% vs 13%
Rose 9% vs 13%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 46% vs 30%
Vetiver 31% vs 25%
Musk 21% vs 23%
Only in X Cite Sensible
Amber 21%

Accords

Eau Sauvage X Cite Sensible
100%
Citrus
80%
90%
Aromatic
70%
60%
Woody
55%
Floral
60%
Green
60%
45%
Mossy
35%
Earthy
Citrus shared
100%
80%
Aromatic shared
90%
70%
Woody shared
60%
55%
60%
60%
45%
35%

Performance

Eau Sauvage X Cite Sensible
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Eau Sauvage

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Eau Sauvage's crisp citrus and herbal brightness make it ideal for spring and summer, where its freshness shines and never overwhelms. It feels less suited for cold winter days due to its lightness and lack of warmth.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its understated, non-intrusive projection and clean, uplifting character are perfect for office, casual, and active settings. It adds refinement to dates and formal wear but may lack the gravity some expect for evening black-tie events.

X Cite Sensible

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The bright citrus-herbal freshness peaks in spring and summer, still works in autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Refined and clean for office and formal wear, easy across daily occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Eau Sauvage EDT
X Cite Sensible EDP
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