Is SMEL. Sauvage a dupe of Dior Sauvage?

Sauvage EDT

Dior by François Demachy Original Statement

Sauvage EDP

SMEL. Inspired Statement

Comparison

71%

Estimated similarity

Sauvage EDT Dior · 2015 M Original

Sauvage EDP SMEL. U Inspired

Top

Bergamot

Pepper

Heart

Sichuan Pepper

Lavender

Pink Pepper

Vetiver

Patchouli

Base

Ambroxan

Cedar

Labdanum

Top

Bergamot

Sichuan Pepper

Heart

Lavender

Nutmeg

Star Anise

Base

Ambroxan

Cedar

Labdanum

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Sauvage EDT

EDT	Concentration	EDP
M	Gender	U
2015	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

Sauvage EDP

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Notes

Sauvage
Sauvage
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Heart

Base

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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.

Statement

Our Verdict - Sauvage EDP

SMEL.' Sauvage follows Dior Sauvage's zesty bergamot-to-ambroxan arc closely, but the synthetic musk drydown is thinner and less radiant than the original's signature skin-like sillage.

Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare

Sauvage EDT A Sauvage 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

Sauvage EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 50% vs 60%

Ambroxan 38% vs 42%

Cedar 32% vs 30%

Labdanum 28% vs 26%

Sichuan Pepper 16% vs 40%

Lavender 15% vs 40%

Only in Sauvage

Pepper 50% Pink Pepper 15% Vetiver 14% Patchouli 13% Geranium 13% Elemi 13%

Only in Sauvage

Nutmeg 30% Star Anise 30%

Shared Notes

Bergamot 50% vs 60%

Only in Sauvage

Pepper 50%

Only in Sauvage

Sichuan Pepper 40%

Shared Notes

Lavender 15% vs 40%

Only in Sauvage

Sichuan Pepper 16% Pink Pepper 15% Vetiver 14% Patchouli 13% Geranium 13% Elemi 13%

Only in Sauvage

Nutmeg 30% Star Anise 30%

Shared Notes

Ambroxan 38% vs 42%

Cedar 32% vs 30%

Labdanum 28% vs 26%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Sauvage

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

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.

Sauvage

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Bright bergamot and clean ambroxan feel fresh and versatile, suiting spring and summer best.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office Date

A clean, mainstream fresh-spicy scent works well for both office and casual daytime wear.

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

71%

Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Lavender, Labdanum

Key Differences

Adds nutmeg and star anise, drops elemi and geranium