Sauvage EDP

Dior by François Demachy Original
54%

DS EDP

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Sauvage Eau de Parfum bottle Sauvage EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
DS Eau de Parfum bottle DS EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sauvage EDP
Sauvage Eau de Parfum dials up the original's signature freshness with extra warmth and sensuality, making it a bold, magnetic choice for confident men who want to stand out from the crowd.
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Our Verdict - DS EDP
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Dior's Sauvage (2015) - the François Demachy bergamot-ambroxan composition that became the best-selling men's fragrance of the late 2010s, here translated into a bergamot-pepper opening over Sichuan pepper and lavender into an ambroxan-cedar close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime and casual wear at a fraction of the designer price.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sauvage EDP
DS EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 57%
Only in DS
Pepper 42%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 55% vs 43%

Accords

Sauvage DS
95%
Fresh Spicy
85%
65%
Aromatic
90%
85%
Citrus
80%
70%
Amber
70%
50%
Woody
65%
55%
Musky
Fresh Spicy shared
95%
85%
Aromatic shared
65%
90%
Citrus shared
85%
80%
Amber shared
70%
70%
Woody shared
50%
65%
55%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Sauvage

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Exceptional versatility with its fresh spicy-citrus opening and warm, ambery vanilla base makes it ideal for spring and fall, while the boldness and warmth can carry through cool summer evenings and mild winters.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its confident projection and sensual spicy-amber character shine for dates and social occasions, while its modern freshness keeps it appropriate for casual wear and some formal events. Slightly too bold and rich for sporty or high-heat situations.

DS

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The bergamot-ambroxan lift and aromatic heart carry strongest in spring, summer and autumn. Winter works for indoor wear but feels less complete than warm-weather contexts.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

A fresh-spicy masculine with broad sillage is made for casual day wear, office and date. Sport works in cooler weather. Versatile across most daytime contexts.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
54%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, fresh spicy, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sauvage EDP
DS EDP
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