Sable Fauve
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ambre Samar
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Which Should You Buy?
Sable Fauve is a proper head-scratcher of a fragrance. For some, it's a stellar, budget-friendly dupe for Black Opium or even Grand Soir. For others, it's a weak, fleeting whiff of a scent that barely registers. This one's divisive, so don't blind buy.
Ambre Samar is a polarising beast. For some, it's a sublime, spicy amber, a true masterpiece of warmth and sophistication. For others, it's a generic mess, a cloying Christmas candle, or just too much. Definitely try before you buy this intense Guerlain offering.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 2% |
| Floral | 2% | 3% |
| Fruity | 0% | 7% |
| Green | 0% | 1% |
| Sweet | 55% | 41% |
| Warm | 28% | 35% |
| Woody | 9% | 11% |
| Earthy | 15% | 19% |
| Animalic | 6% | 5% |
| Fresh | 0% | 3% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its warm, amber-heavy profile and moderate projection, Sable Fauve is better suited for evenings and less formal settings. While some find its performance fleeting, others report good longevity, making it versatile for casual wear but potentially too strong for the office.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beast-mode performance suggests a heavy hand would be overwhelming for the office, but it shines in intimate date settings or formal evenings. Reviewers noted its intensity and warmth, making it unsuitable for casual daytime wear or sport, best reserved for cooler weather and special occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Vanilla, Warm Spicy accords and Tonka Bean, Benzoin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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