Is The Parfum Hub Suave 27 a dupe of Dior Sauvage Elixir?

Sauvage Elixir Parfum

Dior by François Demachy Original Acquired

Suave 27 EDP

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Sauvage Elixir Parfum bottle Sauvage Elixir Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
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2021 Year -
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Suave 27 Eau de Parfum bottle Suave 27 EDP
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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 - Suave 27 EDP
Suave 27 leans hard into the spiced nutmeg-cinnamon-licorice core that makes Dior Sauvage Elixir so potent, but arrives noticeably milder than the original's famously brutal intensity.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Sauvage Elixir Parfum A Suave 27 EDP 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
Suave 27 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 100%
Nutmeg 27% vs 30%
Cinnamon 26% vs 25%
Cardamom 24% vs 23%
Licorice 23% vs 28%
Sandalwood 21% vs 21%
Grapefruit 20% vs 20%
Amber 20% vs 19%
Patchouli 17% vs 16%
Vetiver 17% vs 14%
Shared Notes
Nutmeg 27% vs 30%
Cinnamon 26% vs 25%
Cardamom 24% vs 23%
Grapefruit 20% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Licorice 23% vs 28%
Sandalwood 21% vs 21%
Amber 20% vs 19%
Patchouli 17% vs 16%
Vetiver 17% vs 14%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Suave 27
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Potent
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Suave 27

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Dense spiced-amber-licorice composition is a cold-weather scent, too heavy and warm for summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Bold spice profile suits evenings and dates, versatile enough for casual and smart-formal wear.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Vetiver, Sandalwood

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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