Is Lattafa Asad Elixir a dupe of Dior Sauvage Elixir?
Sauvage Elixir Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | 2025 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Asad Elixir EDP
Sauvage Elixir and Asad Elixir share a spicy-woody core, but diverge significantly in execution and price. Sauvage Elixir is a polished, potent parfum with immediate impact, while Asad Elixir, despite its extrait concentration, can be inconsistent and may require aging to reach its full potential. The Dior is a refined powerhouse, while the Lattafa aims for a similar profile at a budget cost, sacrificing some complexity and smoothness. If you want a guaranteed performance and don't mind the premium price, go with Sauvage Elixir. If you're on a budget and willing to experiment, Asad Elixir might be worth a try.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Sauvage Elixir
- Asad Elixir
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a guaranteed high-quality fragrance.
- You appreciate a refined, potent scent profile.
- You prefer a fragrance with immediate impact.
- You don't mind paying a premium price.
- You're looking for a budget-friendly alternative.
- You enjoy experimenting with fragrances.
- You appreciate a fragrance that develops over time.
- You prefer a fragrance with a heavy, masculine vibe.
Sauvage turned dark and thick. A hot spice trio opens it, a boozy lavender heart follows, and licorice and amber lie dense as velvet beneath. Very strong, very long-lasting and made for cold nights.
A warm, spiced, smoky scent with real strength. Saffron and pink pepper hit with force, sweet tobacco and cedar form the heart, and frankincense with amber deepens it. For winter evenings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Amber
10%
vs
16%
Patchouli
6%
vs
10%
Grapefruit
2%
vs
0%
Grapefruit
2%
vs
0%
Cinnamon
15% share of the perfume
Nutmeg
12% share of the perfume
Cardamom
10% share of the perfume
Lavender
11% share of the perfume
Amber
10%
vs
16%
Patchouli
6%
vs
10%
Licorice
15% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
12% share of the perfume
Vetiver
6% share of the perfume
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Hot spice, amber and licorice are cold-weather materials: winter and autumn are its seasons. In summer it would be far too heavy.
Occasions
Bold and opulent, it suits formal events and nights out, and is seductive on a date. Too assertive for the office or casual use, and no use for sport.
Seasons
Tobacco, amber and frankincense belong to the cold. Winter leads and autumn follows, while spring and summer are too light for its weight.
Occasions
Strong and seductive, it is best for dates, evenings and formal occasions. It is too heavy for the office and the gym.
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.
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Amber, Patchouli, Grapefruit
Adds cardamom and cinnamon, drops cashmeran and cedar
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