Is Primark X Homme a dupe of Dior Sauvage?
Sauvage EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
X Homme EDT
Sauvage is the sharper, more polished buy: bolder, more magnetic, more refined, with extra warmth and sensuality that makes it stand out. X Homme goes in a simpler, more affordable direction instead - woody, spicy, and easy for daily wear, but without the same projection, texture, or premium finish. Sauvage is the stronger choice if you want something that reads confident, modern, and attention-grabbing. X Homme gets the job done if you just want a serviceable fresh-spicy scent at a budget price. It comes down to quality, presence, and how memorable the fragrance feels on skin, more than style alone.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Sauvage
- X Homme
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want stronger presence and better polish.
- You prefer a more magnetic, confident signature.
- You want a premium scent with more depth.
- You like warmer, more sensual freshness.
- You want the cheapest everyday option.
- You prefer a simple woody-spicy profile.
- You need a casual office-friendly scent.
- You care more about value than refinement.
Sauvage Eau de Parfum is the original's fresh spice with more warmth: bergamot and Sichuan pepper over lavender, star anise, ambroxan and vanilla. A strong, magnetic scent for dates and social evenings.
A clean, woody fresh scent for everyday. Citrus and lavender up top, cedar, sandalwood and amber underneath. Easy, inoffensive and quietly dependable, if not memorable.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Woody Notes
22% share of the perfume
Cedar
14% share of the perfume
Musk
11% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
11% share of the perfume
Amber
8% share of the perfume
Lavender
13%
vs
13%
Ambroxan
22% share of the perfume
Bergamot
21% share of the perfume
Vanilla
15% share of the perfume
Star Anise
10% share of the perfume
Sichuan Pepper
10% share of the perfume
Nutmeg
8% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
22% share of the perfume
Citrus
19% share of the perfume
Cedar
14% share of the perfume
Musk
11% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
11% share of the perfume
Amber
8% share of the perfume
Bergamot
21% share of the perfume
Citrus
19% share of the perfume
Lavender
13%
vs
13%
Woody Notes
22% share of the perfume
Cedar
14% share of the perfume
Musk
11% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
11% share of the perfume
Amber
8% share of the perfume
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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Fresh bergamot and warm vanilla amber make spring and autumn its best seasons. It also copes with cool summer evenings and mild winters.
Occasions
Confident and spicy-amber, it shines on dates and social evenings, and is fresh enough for casual wear and some formal events. Too bold for sport or very hot days.
Seasons
Citrus and lavender suit spring best, with autumn close behind. It is a little warm for midsummer.
Occasions
Clean and tidy, it is made for the office and casual days, with enough warmth for a relaxed evening. It is not formal.
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.
Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Lavender
Adds amber and cedar, drops ambroxan and bergamot
Where to buy
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