Is Lattafa Asad a dupe of Dior Sauvage Elixir?

Sauvage Elixir Parfum

Dior by François Demachy Original Acquired

Asad EDP

Lattafa   Inspired Acquired
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Sauvage Elixir Parfum bottle Sauvage Elixir Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2021 Year 2021
££ Price Tier £
Asad Eau de Parfum bottle Asad EDP
Our Verdict

Sauvage Elixir by Dior and Asad by Lattafa both offer bold, masculine scents with shared spicy-woody and amber accords. However, they diverge significantly in concentration and price. Sauvage Elixir is a Parfum, delivering a rich, powerful scent with an opulent finish, making it a premium choice for those seeking a high-end fragrance experience. Asad, as an Eau de Parfum, offers a similarly strong projection but at a budget-friendly price, making it a great choice for those who want a powerful scent without the luxury price tag. If you value longevity and are willing to invest, Sauvage Elixir is the go-to. For an impressive yet economical option, Asad delivers similar spicy warmth with a smoky twist.

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Sauvage Elixir if...
  • You prefer premium fragrances.
  • You want a Parfum with strong longevity.
  • You're seeking an opulent, rich scent.
Choose Asad if...
  • You prefer budget-friendly options.
  • You want a strong, spicy projection.
  • You're looking for a smoky, sweet drydown.
Our Verdict - Sauvage Elixir Parfum
A thunderous, spicy-woody statement piece that takes the Sauvage DNA into ultra-rich, opulent territory. Not for the faint of heart - this is a modern powerhouse that exudes authority and midnight intrigue.
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Our Verdict - Asad EDP
A statement-making spicy-amber powerhouse with fierce projection and warmth. Asad delivers mature, smoky masculinity and a rich, sweet drydown that punches far above its price, but beware-it's not for the timid or the summer sun.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Sauvage Elixir Parfum A Asad 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 Elixir Parfum
Asad EDP

Notes

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 Elixir Asad
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Potent
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sauvage Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The powerful spicy-woody and amber heart makes this perfect for cold to cool weather, where it can project fully without becoming overwhelming. Fall and winter are ideal, but it can work in spring nights; it is too rich and intense for most summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its boldness and opulence suit formal events or nights out, where presence is desired. It can be seductive for dates but risks being too assertive for office or casual use and is unsuitable for sports.

Asad

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Spicy pepper, smoky tobacco, amber and vanilla anchor it firmly in cold-weather territory. Spring evenings work, but summer is overwhelming.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Bold projection and an opulent amber-vanilla trail suit date nights, evenings out and statement formal wear. Too loud for office or sport.

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
17%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 16 notes, including Lavender, Amber, Nutmeg

Key Differences

Adds benzoin and coffee, drops grapefruit and sandalwood

Where to buy

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Sauvage Elixir Parfum
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