Eau Sauvage Parfum vs X Cite Sensible Eau de Parfum

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Eau Sauvage Parfum bottle Eau Sauvage Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2017 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 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 - 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 Parfum
X Cite Sensible EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 18% vs 20%
Lemon 18% vs 21%
Basil 17% vs 17%
Rosemary 17% vs 14%
Caraway 14% vs 13%
Fruity 14% vs 13%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 12% vs 17%
Coriander 11% vs 13%
Carnation 11% vs 12%
Sandalwood 11% vs 15%
Patchouli 11% vs 13%
Orris 11% vs 13%
Rose 10% vs 13%
Only in Eau Sauvage
Lavender 10% Hedione 10%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 27% vs 30%
Vetiver 27% vs 25%
Musk 23% vs 23%
Amber 21% vs 20%

Accords

Eau Sauvage X Cite Sensible
100%
Citrus
80%
85%
Woody
55%
80%
Aromatic
70%
60%
Resinous
Floral
60%
Green
60%
40%
Powdery
Citrus shared
100%
80%
Woody shared
85%
55%
Aromatic shared
80%
70%
60%
60%
60%
40%

Performance

Eau Sauvage X Cite Sensible
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Eau Sauvage

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.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Without hedione and lavender

Where to buy

Eau Sauvage Parfum
X Cite Sensible EDP
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