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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.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Dior's Sauvage Elixir (2021) - Francois Demachy's high-concentration spice-and-amber reworking of the Sauvage franchise into a dense, lacquered woody-aromatic, here translated into a budget reading with the licorice-cardamom-cinnamon spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for autumn-winter evening wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 10% |
| Floral | 10% | 2% |
| Fruity | 1% | 2% |
| Green | 11% | 14% |
| Sweet | 17% | 22% |
| Warm | 26% | 30% |
| Woody | 15% | 18% |
| Earthy | 11% | 16% |
| Animalic | 1% | 2% |
| Fresh | 20% | 14% |
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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
Dense spice-amber-woody composition is autumn-winter natural; the licorice and amber read too heavy for summer warmth and lose their nuance.
Occasions
Bold masculine evening reading - dates, formal and casual-evening events suit. Sport is off the table; office acceptable at low dosage in colder months.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Grapefruit, Cinnamon notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
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