Is Oakcha Verse 22 a dupe of Dior Sauvage?

Sauvage EDP

Dior by François Demachy Original Statement

Verse 22 Extrait

Oakcha   Inspired Statement
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Sauvage Eau de Parfum bottle Sauvage EDP
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2018 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Verse 22 Extrait bottle Verse 22 Extrait
$90.00+ tax from
1.0 fl oz (30 ml) at eCosmetics
Best value $26.76/fl oz (6.8 fl oz (200 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 - Verse 22 Extrait
Skip this one. Despite aiming for a popular scent profile, Verse 22 falls short on performance and value, making it a poor choice when better, more affordable alternatives exist.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Sauvage EDP A Verse 22 Extrait 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
Verse 22 Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 58%
Ambroxan 55% vs 38%
Vanilla 44% vs 61%
Sichuan Pepper 28% vs 41%
Lavender 26% vs 43%
Star Anise 23% vs 30%
Nutmeg 20% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 58%
Only in Verse 22
Sichuan Pepper 42%
Shared Notes
Lavender 26% vs 43%
Star Anise 23% vs 30%
Nutmeg 20% vs 26%
Only in Sauvage
Sichuan Pepper 28%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 55% vs 38%
Vanilla 44% vs 61%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Verse 22
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Verse 22

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Sport

With its moderate longevity and strong sillage, this isn't an office-appropriate beast, but the scent profile itself is versatile enough for casual wear. It's a day-to-night scent, making it suitable for relaxed dates or everyday activities, though its weaker performance limits its formal appeal.

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
90%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Lavender, Sichuan Pepper

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Sauvage EDP
Verse 22 Extrait

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