Eau Sauvage Parfum bottle Eau Sauvage
Parfum Concentration Edp
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2017 Year 1995
££ Price Tier ££
Essencial Masculino Eau de Parfum bottle Essencial Masculino

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Eau Sauvage Parfum
A timeless, impeccably blended barbershop citrus-woody that radiates masculine elegance and composure. Eau Sauvage Parfum is a modern classic for the discerning gentleman who values refinement over flash.
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Our Verdict - Essencial Masculino Eau de Parfum
This Brazilian classic is a time-tested fougere that's still relevant. It's often compared to Drakkar Noir but with a smoother, more citrusy, and less dated appeal, making it a generally well-loved crowd-pleaser.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 9%
Floral 16% 12%
Fruity 5% 1%
Green 17% 25%
Sweet 12% 9%
Warm 12% 13%
Woody 16% 21%
Earthy 18% 16%
Animalic 8% 5%
Fresh 17% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Eau Sauvage Parfum
Essencial Masculino EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 18% vs 17%
Basil 17% vs 13%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 27% vs 14%
Musk 23% vs 12%
Amber 21% vs 12%
Only in Eau Sauvage Parfum
Vetiver 27%
Only in Essencial Masculino Eau de Parfum
Cedar 20% Myrrh 15% Sandalwood 14% Fir Resin 12%

Accords

Eau Sauvage Parfum Essencial Masculino Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
65%
60%
Fresh Spicy
100%
85%
Woody
89%
80%
Aromatic
89%
60%
Resinous
Amber
51%
40%
Powdery
49%
Green
48%
Herbal
44%
Citrus shared
100%
65%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
100%
Woody shared
85%
89%
Aromatic shared
80%
89%
60%
51%
Powdery shared
40%
49%
48%
44%

Performance

Eau Sauvage Parfum Essencial Masculino Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Eau Sauvage Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Bright citrus and aromatic freshness make Eau Sauvage Parfum ideal for spring and summer, but the resinous, woody base adds enough depth for crisp fall days. Its radiance fades in the cold, making it less suited to winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Moderate projection and refined character make it an excellent office and formal scent, classy and never overwhelming. Its sophisticated freshness also works for casual outings and day dates, but it's not designed for sporty or ultra-relaxed scenarios.

Essencial Masculino Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and generally refined, clean scent profile make it excellent for office and casual wear without being overbearing. While some find its performance to be less than extreme, it's widely regarded as versatile and appropriate for various situations, including dates and semi-formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Woody, Aromatic accords and Lavender, Basil notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Eau Sauvage Parfum
Essencial Masculino Eau de Parfum
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