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Sauvage Eau de Toilette bottle Sauvage EDT
EDT Concentration
M Gender M
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
240 Dior Sauvage Aftershave bottle 240 Dior Sauvage Aftershave

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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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - 240 Dior Sauvage Aftershave
A very close aftershave-format reconstruction of Sauvage's bergamot-pepper-Ambroxan skeleton, lighter and less tenacious than the fragrance itself.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 61%
Pepper 50% vs 38%
Shared Notes
Sichuan Pepper 16% vs 18%
Lavender 15% vs 18%
Pink Pepper 14% vs 13%
Vetiver 13% vs 13%
Patchouli 13% vs 12%
Geranium 13% vs 12%
Elemi 12% vs 10%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 38% vs 41%
Cedar 32% vs 32%
Labdanum 28% vs 26%

Accords

Sauvage 240 Dior Sauvage Aftershave
85%
Citrus
50%
80%
Aromatic
60%
70%
Woody
45%
60%
Amber
60%
38%
Musky
Citrus shared
85%
50%
Aromatic shared
80%
60%
Woody shared
70%
45%
Amber shared
60%
60%
38%

Performance

Sauvage 240 Dior Sauvage Aftershave
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

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.

240 Dior Sauvage Aftershave

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer

Bright bergamot-pepper freshness works best in warmer months.

Occasions

Also Works:
Casual Sport

A light everyday and post-gym aftershave rather than an evening statement.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, amber, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sauvage EDT
240 Dior Sauvage Aftershave
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