Original Eau de Toilette vs Eau Sauvage Parfum

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Original Eau de Toilette bottle Original EDT
EDT Concentration Parfum
M Gender M
1959 Year 2017
£ Price Tier ££
Eau Sauvage Parfum bottle Eau Sauvage Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original EDT
A masterclass in aromatic masculinity, Tabac Original bridges old school barbershop with modern freshness. Versatile, reliable, and quietly charismatic, it never shouts but always feels composed.
Statement
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original EDT
Eau Sauvage Parfum

Notes

Accords

Original Eau Sauvage
47%
Citrus
100%
92%
Aromatic
80%
87%
Woody
85%
68%
Herbal
63%
Fresh Spicy
60%
Resinous
60%
54%
Floral
38%
Powdery
40%
Citrus shared
47%
100%
Aromatic shared
92%
80%
Woody shared
87%
85%
68%
Fresh Spicy shared
63%
60%
60%
54%
Powdery shared
38%
40%

Performance

Original Eau Sauvage
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Original

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Bright citrus and aromatic herbs make this ideal for spring, while the woody and powdery base gives enough warmth for fall. It can work in summer if applied lightly but stays more restrained in winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Refined yet understated projection makes it well suited to the office or casual daywear. Its classic, clean masculinity offers some date appeal but is less fitting for sports or black tie.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Adds amber and basil, drops ambergris and chamomile

Where to buy

Original EDT
Eau Sauvage Parfum
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