Sauvage EDT

Dior by François Demachy Original
85%

Savage Essence Extrait

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sauvage EDT
A modern classic with electrifying freshness and a bold, spicy signature. Instantly recognizable, its crisp citrus and ambroxan punch make it a go-to for those who want to be noticed and remembered.
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Our Verdict - Savage Essence Extrait
Savage Essence is Aromara's 35% Extrait take on Dior Sauvage, the world's best-selling men's fragrance. The bergamot-and-pepper opening and ambroxan-driven base land close to the original's freshness, though the composition feels noticeably simpler and louder up top, with less of Sauvage's smooth, radiant blending and a shorter-lived dry-down.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sauvage EDT
Savage Essence Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 65%
Pepper 50% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 38% vs 37%
Cedar 32% vs 34%
Only in Sauvage
Labdanum 29%
Only in Savage Essence
Vetiver 28%

Accords

Sauvage Savage Essence
85%
Citrus
80%
Aromatic
35%
Fresh
75%
70%
Woody
60%
60%
Amber
40%
Spicy
50%
38%
Musky
85%
Aromatic shared
80%
35%
75%
Woody shared
70%
60%
Amber shared
60%
40%
50%
38%

Performance

Sauvage Savage Essence
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sauvage

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The crisp citrus opening and aromatic freshness make it ideal for spring and summer, while the spicy, woody, and amber base provides enough warmth for cooler autumn days. Its brightness can feel sharp in winter but remains versatile year-round.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Vivid projection and freshness make it superb for casual, daytime, and outdoor settings, as well as sporty activities. Its assertive scent profile can be bold for close office quarters but works well for dates and informal evenings.

Savage Essence

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A bright, fresh, ambroxan-driven scent that performs best in warm weather and everyday spring/summer wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Versatile fresh-spicy profile suits daily office wear, casual outings and light activity, less suited to formal evening events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sauvage EDT
Savage Essence Extrait
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