Is Fragrance World Suave Intense a dupe of Dior Sauvage?

Sauvage Parfum

Dior by François Demachy Original Acquired

Suave Intense EDP

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sauvage Parfum
Sauvage Parfum is a polished evolution of the Sauvage DNA, smoothing the edges with creamy woods and vanilla while retaining the signature freshness. It's bold, inviting, and commands attention with grown-up refinement.
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Our Verdict - Suave Intense EDP
This one's a crowd-pleaser, delivering a potent and familiar experience without pushing any boundaries. If you're after something universally appealing and budget-friendly, Suave Intense is a solid pick. It won't reinvent the wheel, but it smells good.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Sauvage Parfum A Suave Intense 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 Parfum
Suave Intense EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 32% vs 50%
Only in Suave Intense
Sichuan Pepper 50%
Shared Notes
Lavender 31% vs 33%
Star Anise 21% vs 33%
Only in Suave Intense
Nutmeg 33%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 26% vs 50%
Vanilla 19% vs 50%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Suave Intense
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sauvage

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The creamy sandalwood, resins, and vanilla give Sauvage Parfum a warm, enveloping character that excels in fall and winter, but the citrus opening allows it to work well in spring. It can be too dense and sweet for the hottest summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and elegant composition make it versatile for dates and casual evenings, while the richness is slightly bold for close-quarters office or sport. It can suit formal events if applied judiciously.

Suave Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Its anis, soft spicy and vanilla composition leans towards autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its bold projection and aromatic-spicy profile make it a good fit for dates and casual outings, where standing out is a plus. While versatile, its intensity might be a bit much for a conservative office setting, pulling its score down slightly, but it's not inappropriate.

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
89%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Ambroxan, Lavender, Sichuan Pepper

Key Differences

Without elemi and frankincense

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Suave Intense EDP
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