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If Sauvage EDT is your jam but your wallet's running on fumes, this is your knight in shining armour. It's a dead ringer, performs like a beast, and costs next to nothing, making it a no-brainer for a signature scent.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 17% | 18% |
| Floral | 8% | 8% |
| Fruity | 2% | 2% |
| Green | 7% | 6% |
| Sweet | 4% | 4% |
| Warm | 24% | 24% |
| Woody | 19% | 20% |
| Earthy | 11% | 12% |
| Animalic | 6% | 5% |
| Fresh | 27% | 26% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its impressive projection and longevity make it a bit much for a formal office setting, but it's perfect for casual outings and dates where you want to make a statement. The fresh, energetic accords also make it suitable for sport, particularly its spicy opening.
Seasons
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
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Citrus accords and Lavender, Labdanum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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