Is Oil Perfumery Christian Dior Sauvage Elixir a dupe of Dior Sauvage Elixir?

Sauvage Elixir Parfum

Dior by François Demachy Original Acquired
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Sauvage Elixir Parfum bottle Sauvage Elixir Parfum
Parfum Concentration Oil
M Gender M
2021 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
Christian Dior Sauvage Elixir Perfume Oil bottle Christian Dior Sauvage Elixir Oil
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

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 - Christian Dior Sauvage Elixir Oil
Sauvage Elixir is a powerhouse that combines spicy, woody, and herbal notes for a confident and sophisticated statement.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Sauvage Elixir Parfum A Christian Dior Sauvage Elixir Oil 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
Christian Dior Sauvage Elixir Oil

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 29%
Nutmeg 27% vs 22%
Cinnamon 26% vs 33%
Licorice 23% vs 38%
Sandalwood 21% vs 56%
Grapefruit 20% vs 14%
Amber 20% vs 61%
Patchouli 17% vs 43%
Only in Sauvage Elixir
Cardamom 25% Vetiver 17%
Shared Notes
Nutmeg 27% vs 22%
Cinnamon 26% vs 33%
Grapefruit 20% vs 14%
Only in Sauvage Elixir
Cardamom 25%
Only in Christian Dior Sauvage Elixir
Lavender 30%
Only in Sauvage Elixir
Lavender 100%
Only in Christian Dior Sauvage Elixir
Sandalwood 56% Patchouli 44%
Shared Notes
Licorice 23% vs 38%
Amber 20% vs 61%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Christian Dior Sauvage Elixir
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
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.

Christian Dior Sauvage Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The warm spicy and woody notes are well-suited for cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. The freshness can also work in spring's mild temperatures but may be too intense for summer's heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its strong projection and rich accords make it most appropriate for formal and romantic settings, such as dates. It can work in an office if applied moderately, but it's less suited for sports or extremely casual 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.

Overall scent match
44%
Key Similarities

Shares 8 of its 10 notes, including Nutmeg, Licorice, Grapefruit

Key Differences

Adds cardamom and vetiver

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