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Sauvage Eau Forte Eau de Toilette bottle Sauvage Eau Forte EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2024 Year -
££ Price Tier £
281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte Eau de Parfum bottle 281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte EDP

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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 - 281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte EDP
281 mirrors Dior Sauvage Eau Forte's cold-spice-into-musky-woods structure but is noticeably softer and quieter than Dior's intense original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sauvage Eau Forte EDT
281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte EDP

Notes

Sauvage Eau Forte
281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Only in Sauvage Eau Forte
Spicy 52% Elemi 48%
Only in 281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte
Pepper 100%
Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 57% vs 55%
Only in Sauvage Eau Forte
Woody 43%
Only in 281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte
Cedar 45%

Accords

Sauvage Eau Forte 281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte
95%
Aromatic
55%
90%
Musky
40%
80%
Fresh Spicy
60%
70%
Woody
50%
50%
Powdery
30%
Balsamic
Aromatic shared
95%
55%
Musky shared
90%
40%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
60%
Woody shared
70%
50%
50%
30%

Performance

Sauvage Eau Forte 281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

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.

281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Autumn

Fresh, spiced fougere works across most of the year.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual

Clean and versatile enough for office and casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sauvage Eau Forte EDT
281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte EDP
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