Sauvage EDT

Dior by François Demachy Original
87%
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Sauvage Eau de Toilette bottle Sauvage EDT
EDT Concentration Oil
M Gender M
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Dior Sauvage Perfume Oil bottle Dior Sauvage Oil

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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 - Dior Sauvage Oil
A budget oil take on Dior Sauvage that leans hard into the bergamot-and-ambroxan opening but flattens out fast, losing the smoky vetiver drydown that makes the original iconic. Good for a cheap confidence boost on a night out, not a stand-in for the real thing.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sauvage EDT
Dior Sauvage Oil

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 45%
Only in Sauvage
Pepper 50%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 38% vs 47%
Cedar 32% vs 31%
Only in Sauvage
Labdanum 29%
Only in Dior Sauvage
Vanilla 21%

Accords

Sauvage Dior Sauvage
100%
Fresh Spicy
100%
85%
Citrus
70%
80%
Aromatic
60%
60%
Amber
80%
70%
Woody
50%
38%
Musky
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
85%
70%
Aromatic shared
80%
60%
Amber shared
60%
80%
Woody shared
70%
50%
38%

Performance

Sauvage Dior Sauvage
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

Dior Sauvage

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The citrus-forward opening and light, fresh-spicy drydown wear best in warm weather; the oil format loses too much projection to carry a formal winter evening.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

A quick, discreet dab makes it a natural fit for casual daytime wear, sport bags, and low-key dates, but it lacks the projection for office or black-tie settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, amber, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sauvage EDT
Dior Sauvage Oil
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