Sauvage Elixir Eau de Parfum vs Tokyo Eau de Parfum

Sauvage Elixir

Edp	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
-	Year	2018
£	Price Tier	££

Tokyo

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Sauvage Elixir

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Tokyo

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sauvage Elixir Eau de Parfum

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.

Our Verdict - Tokyo Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper head-scratcher. It promises exotic Tokyo vibes but delivers a divisive blend of familiar masculine notes and elusive Japanese twists. Some rate it a unique, spicy temple forest, others a generic muddle. Try before you buy, obviously.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	30%	11%
Floral	5%	7%
Fruity	10%	1%
Green	15%	8%
Sweet	35%	12%
Warm	90%	28%
Woody	85%	31%
Earthy	55%	17%
Animalic	20%	2%
Fresh	20%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sauvage Elixir EdP

Tokyo EdP

Notes

Only in Sauvage Elixir Eau de Parfum

Grapefruit 33% Cinnamon 27% Nutmeg 21% Lavender 19%

Only in Tokyo Eau de Parfum

Pepper 23% Cardamom 22% Wasabi 20% Yuzu 19% Bergamot 15%

Only in Sauvage Elixir Eau de Parfum

Licorice 40% Sage 32% Cardamom 28%

Only in Tokyo Eau de Parfum

Hinoki Wood 23% Incense 20% Nutmeg 16% Cedar 15% Iris 14% Rose 11%

Shared Notes

Amber 32% vs 26%

Vetiver 27% vs 25%

Patchouli 21% vs 20%

Sandalwood 18% vs 27%

Accords

Sauvage Elixir Eau de Parfum Tokyo Eau de Parfum

Fresh Spicy

100%

95%

Woody

92%

80%

Aromatic

71%

75%

Warm Spicy

74%

70%

Amber

61%

60%

Spicy

50%

Citrus

52%

Powdery

47%

Smoky

46%

Balsamic

44%

Fresh Spicy

100%

Woody shared

95%

92%

Aromatic shared

80%

71%

Warm Spicy shared

75%

74%

Amber shared

70%

61%

Spicy

60%

Citrus shared

50%

52%

Powdery

47%

Smoky

46%

Balsamic

44%

Performance

Sauvage Elixir Eau de Parfum Tokyo Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sauvage Elixir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Dense spice-amber-woody composition is autumn-winter natural; the licorice and amber read too heavy for summer warmth and lose their nuance.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Bold masculine evening reading - dates, formal and casual-evening events suit. Sport is off the table; office acceptable at low dosage in colder months.

Tokyo Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office Date

Its moderate projection and fresh-spicy character make it suitable for office and casual wear, leaning towards a sophisticated daytime choice. However, the 'masculine leaning' sentiment and unique spice notes make it less versatile for formal events or sporty activities.