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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Inspired by Sauvage
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Dior's Sauvage (2015) - the François Demachy bergamot-ambroxan composition that became the best-selling men's fragrance of the late 2010s, here translated into a bergamot-pepper opening over Sichuan pepper and lavender into an ambroxan-cedar close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime and casual wear at a fraction of the designer price.
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Our Verdict - Sauvage Very Cool Spray
This discontinued flanker is the cult classic Sauvage, but for summer. Most reviews rave about its enhanced freshness and beast-mode performance, often preferring it over the original, making its discontinuation a source of widespread frustration. Don't expect subtlety, but do expect compliments.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 23%
Floral 8% 7%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 6% 6%
Sweet 4% 3%
Warm 24% 16%
Woody 20% 20%
Earthy 12% 9%
Animalic 5% 6%
Fresh 26% 34%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 57% vs 36%
Pepper 42% vs 25%
Only in Sauvage Very Cool Spray
Grapefruit 38%
Shared Notes
Sichuan Pepper 20% vs 17%
Lavender 17% vs 17%
Pink Pepper 15% vs 14%
Vetiver 13% vs 12%
Patchouli 12% vs 12%
Geranium 10% vs 13%
Elemi 10% vs 12%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 43% vs 65%
Cedar 31% vs 34%
Only in Inspired by Sauvage
Labdanum 25%

Accords

Inspired by Sauvage Sauvage Very Cool Spray
85%
Fresh Spicy
100%
80%
Citrus
96%
90%
Aromatic
76%
70%
Amber
58%
65%
Woody
55%
Musky
50%
Lavender
47%
Herbal
46%
Fresh Spicy shared
85%
100%
Citrus shared
80%
96%
Aromatic shared
90%
76%
Amber shared
70%
58%
Woody shared
65%
55%
50%
47%
46%

Performance

Inspired by Sauvage Sauvage Very Cool Spray
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Inspired by Sauvage

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The bergamot-ambroxan lift and aromatic heart carry strongest in spring, summer and autumn. Winter works for indoor wear but feels less complete than warm-weather contexts.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

A fresh-spicy masculine with broad sillage is made for casual day wear, office and date. Sport works in cooler weather. Versatile across most daytime contexts.

Sauvage Very Cool Spray

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport

Its powerful projection and immense longevity, combined with a fresh and clean scent profile, make it ideal for casual and sport settings where you want to be noticed without overwhelming. It's too assertive for formal events and requires light application for the office, as many commented on its 'beast mode' performance.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
98%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Lavender, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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