Sauvage Elixir Parfum vs Aoud Vanille Eau de Parfum
Sauvage Elixir Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | F |
| 2021 | Year | 2015 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Aoud Vanille EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Sauvage Elixir
- Aoud Vanille
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Divisive, potent and a bit of a ride. This Mancera is a strong vanilla-oud, but that doesn't mean it's for everyone. While some sing its praises as a 'beast mode' compliment-getter, others can't see past the synthetic, medicinal opening. Definitely sample before you commit.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Floral Notes
100%
Base Notes
Base Notes
Sandalwood
21%
vs
33%
Lavender
100%
Nutmeg
27%
Cinnamon
27%
Cardamom
25%
Licorice
23%
Grapefruit
21%
Amber
20%
Patchouli
18%
Vetiver
17%
Lavender
100%
Floral Notes
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it less suitable for office wear, where it might be too overpowering. However, these same qualities, combined with its alluring vanilla-oud profile, make it perfect for formal events and date nights, commanding attention without being overwhelming in open spaces. It leans too luxurious and heavy for casual or sport settings.
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 1 of its 4 notes, including Sandalwood
Adds floral notes and guaiac wood, drops amber and cardamom
Where to buy
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