Sauvage EDT

Dior by François Demachy Original
89%

Savage Extrait

Scentleys   Dupe
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Sauvage Eau de Toilette bottle Sauvage EDT
EDT Concentration Extrait
M Gender M
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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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 - Savage Extrait
Savage chases the bergamot-ambroxan skeleton that makes Dior Sauvage the world's best-selling men's fragrance, landing the fresh-spicy opening reasonably well while the dupe's ambroxan reads flatter and less radiant than Dior's signature synthetic.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 56%
Pepper 50% vs 43%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 38% vs 46%
Cedar 32% vs 30%
Only in Sauvage
Labdanum 29%
Only in Savage
Patchouli 23%

Accords

Sauvage Savage
100%
Fresh Spicy
90%
85%
Citrus
55%
80%
Aromatic
65%
60%
Amber
80%
70%
Woody
45%
38%
Musky
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
90%
Citrus shared
85%
55%
Aromatic shared
80%
65%
Amber shared
60%
80%
Woody shared
70%
45%
38%

Performance

Sauvage Savage
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

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Fresh bergamot-ambroxan works across most of the year, strongest in spring and summer warmth.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Clean and versatile enough for daily office and casual wear; softer sillage than the original limits formal-evening impact.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, amber, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sauvage EDT
Savage Extrait
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