Sauvage Elixir Parfum vs Matière Noire Eau de Parfum
Sauvage Elixir Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | F |
| 2021 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Matière Noire EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Divisive, intriguing, and undeniably luxurious, Matière Noire is a complex beast. Some find its oud too challenging and its rose too mature, while others adore its dark, sensual elegance. Definitely not a blind buy, but a must-try for those daring enough for a darkly sophisticated floral oud.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sophisticated oud and floral character makes it too bold for casual or office wear, excelling instead in formal and date settings. The strong sillage and deep notes contribute to its suitability for evening and special occasions.
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.
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
Adds blackcurrant and cyclamen, drops amber and cardamom
Where to buy
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Sauvage Elixir Parfum
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from the Netherlands. How import charges work