Is Perfume Parlour Sensible Forte a dupe of Dior Sauvage Eau Forte?

Sauvage Eau Forte EDT

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Sensible Forte EDP

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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 Eau Forte EDT
A modern, understated take on the Sauvage DNA, Eau Forte is a cool, musky aromatic that trades bombast for subtlety. It is refined, clean, and quietly present-ideal for those seeking effortless polish.
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Our Verdict - Sensible Forte EDP
Sensible Forte chases Dior Sauvage Eau Forte, the cool, spicy-lavender flanker with a grey, brooding edge. It captures the peppery elemi opening and green-licorice lavender over musky woods, but renders flatter and skin-close - though the original is already a quiet skin scent itself.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Sauvage Eau Forte EDT A Sensible Forte 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 Eau Forte EDT
Sensible Forte EDP

Notes

Sauvage Eau Forte
Sensible Forte

Top Notes

Spicy Notes 52% Elemi 48%

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Musk 57% Woody Notes 43%

Base Notes

Woody Notes 52% Musk 48%
Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 100%
Musk 57% vs 48%
Elemi 48% vs 53%
Woody Notes 42% vs 51%
Only in Sauvage Eau Forte
Spicy Notes 52%
Only in Sensible Forte
Pepper 46%
Shared Notes
Elemi 48% vs 53%
Only in Sauvage Eau Forte
Spicy Notes 52%
Only in Sensible Forte
Pepper 46%
Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 57% vs 48%
Woody Notes 42% vs 51%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Eau Forte Sensible Forte
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sauvage Eau Forte

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Bright aromatics and cool spices make it ideal for spring and early summer, while the musky-woody base keeps it grounded in fall. Its airy, sheer character is less suited for cold winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Soft projection and clean, musky freshness make it safe for office and casual wear. The understated and powdery base feels less impactful for formal nights or active settings.

Sensible Forte

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The cool spice and musky woods favour autumn and winter, with the green lavender keeping it wearable in spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Understated and confident for the office and evenings, easy across daily 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
92%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Lavender, Elemi, Musk

Key Differences

Adds pepper, drops spicy notes

Where to buy

Sauvage Eau Forte EDT
Sensible Forte EDP

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Sensible Forte EDP

Import charges may apply

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Import charges may apply

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Import charges may apply

These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work

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2.0 fl oz (60 ml)

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