Is Perfume Parlour Rare Oud Blend a dupe of Dior Sauvage?

Sauvage EDT

Dior by François Demachy Original Statement

Rare Oud Blend EDP

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Sauvage Eau de Toilette bottle Sauvage EDT
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Rare Oud Blend Eau de Parfum bottle Rare Oud Blend EDP
£57.00 from
30ml at Notino
Best value £0.70/ml (200ml)
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Best value £0.32/ml (100ml)
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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 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 - Rare Oud Blend EDP
Rare Oud Blend chases Dior Sauvage Rare Blend, the ultra-limited oriental-woody reinterpretation built on oud, vanilla and labdanum. It captures the deep, resinous Sauvage-gone-dark character, but renders flatter and skin-close, the dense original's richness thinned for a budget price.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Sauvage EDT A Rare Oud Blend 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 EDT
Rare Oud Blend EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 52%
Pepper 50% vs 47%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 38% vs 21%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Rare Oud Blend
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.

Rare Oud Blend

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The deep oud, labdanum and vanilla warmth is built for cold autumn and winter air.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Rich and sensual for dates and evenings, dressy enough for formal occasions.

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
52%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

Key Differences

Adds amber and oud, drops cedar and elemi

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