Is Rosa Salas Wild Water a dupe of Dior Sauvage?

Sauvage EDT

Dior by François Demachy Original Statement

Wild Water EDP

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Sauvage Eau de Toilette bottle Sauvage EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Wild Water Eau de Parfum bottle Wild Water EDP
£57.00 from
30ml at Notino
Best value £0.70/ml (200ml)
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£30.00 from
30ml at Rosa Salas
Best value £0.90/ml (50ml)
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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 - Wild Water EDP
Wild Water follows Dior Sauvage's bergamot-pepper-ambroxan template but swaps in an oakmoss-vetiver base rather than the original's signature ambroxan-woody skin scent, giving it a more classic, earthier finish.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Sauvage EDT A Wild Water 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
Wild Water EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 41%
Only in Sauvage
Pepper 50%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Wild Water
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
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.

Wild Water

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn

Bright citrus-pepper opening with an earthy base works comfortably across most of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Clean, versatile character suits office wear and casual days well; holds up for evening dates too.

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
37%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Vetiver

Key Differences

Adds ambergris and jasmine, drops ambroxan and cedar

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