Sauvage Elixir vs Vetiver Root Eau de Toilette

Sauvage Elixir

Parfum	Concentration	Edt
M	Gender	U
2021	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sauvage Elixir

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 - Vetiver Root

A love-it-or-hate-it scent that has people divided between 'barbershop aftershave' and 'creamy, sexy smoothness'. Don't expect YSL quality, but it's a solid, affordable alternative to La Nuit de L'Homme if you're after something warm and spicy.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	6%	8%
Floral	10%	7%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	11%	15%
Sweet	17%	22%
Warm	26%	25%
Woody	15%	16%
Earthy	11%	15%
Animalic	1%	3%
Fresh	20%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sauvage Elixir Parfum

Vetiver Root EdT

Notes

Top Notes

Nutmeg 27% Cinnamon 27% Cardamom 25% Grapefruit 21%

Top Notes

Cardamom 48% Tea 28% Bergamot 24%

Heart Notes

Lavender 100%

Shared Notes

Cardamom 24% vs 48%

Only in Sauvage Elixir

Nutmeg 27% Cinnamon 27% Grapefruit 21%

Only in Vetiver Root

Tea 28% Bergamot 24%

Shared Notes

Lavender 100% vs 46%

Only in Vetiver Root

Vetiver 54%

Shared Notes

Amber 20% vs 56%

Only in Sauvage Elixir

Licorice 23% Sandalwood 21% Patchouli 18% Vetiver 17%

Only in Vetiver Root

Tonka Bean 43%

Accords

Sauvage Elixir Vetiver Root

100%

Warm Spicy

74%

85%

Aromatic

100%

80%

Woody

58%

75%

Amber

63%

70%

Fresh Spicy

50%

Lavender

62%

60%

Balsamic

Earthy

52%

Green

52%

Citrus

47%

Warm Spicy shared

100%

74%

Aromatic shared

85%

100%

Woody shared

80%

58%

Amber shared

75%

63%

Fresh Spicy shared

70%

50%

Lavender

62%

Balsamic

60%

Earthy

52%

Green

52%

Citrus

47%

Performance

Sauvage Elixir Vetiver Root

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

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.

Vetiver Root

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its moderate sillage and warm, woody-spicy profile make it suitable for casual wear and dates, especially in cooler weather. The lack of strong longevity and the 'aftershave' comparisons might limit its appeal for formal events or office use, though its clean facets could work for some office settings.