Is Noted Aromas Lisbon a dupe of Dior Sauvage?

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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.

Statement

Our Verdict - Lisbon EDP

A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette (2015) - bergamot, sichuan pepper and ambroxan translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

Sauvage EDP A Lisbon EDP B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sauvage EDP

Lisbon EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 100% vs 59%

Only in Lisbon

Pepper 41%

Shared Notes

Sichuan Pepper 28% vs 29%

Lavender 26% vs 27%

Only in Sauvage

Star Anise 24% Nutmeg 21%

Only in Lisbon

Pink Pepper 23% Vetiver 21%

Shared Notes

Ambroxan 55% vs 46%

Only in Sauvage

Vanilla 45%

Only in Lisbon

Cedar 29% Labdanum 24%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Sauvage Lisbon

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.

Lisbon

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Bergamot-ambroxan-pepper versatile across all seasons.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Sport

Office, casual, date - universal modern signature.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match

30%

Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Ambroxan, Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper

Key Differences

Adds cedar and labdanum, drops nutmeg and star anise