Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte a dupe of Dior Sauvage Eau Forte?

Sauvage Eau Forte EDT

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2024 Year -
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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 - 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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Sauvage Eau Forte EDT A 281 Dior Sauvage Eau 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
281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte EDP

Notes

Sauvage Eau Forte
281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte

Top Notes

Spicy Notes 52% Elemi 48%

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

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

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 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

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

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

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
81%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Lavender, Musk

Key Differences

Adds cedar and pepper, drops elemi and spicy notes

Where to buy

Sauvage Eau Forte EDT
281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte EDP

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