Sauvage Eau de Toilette vs Inspired by Sauvage Eau de Parfum

Sauvage

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	M
2015	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sauvage

A modern classic with electrifying freshness and a bold, spicy signature. Instantly recognizable, its crisp citrus and ambroxan punch make it a go-to for those who want to be noticed and remembered.

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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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Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	18%
Floral	8%	8%
Fruity	2%	2%
Green	6%	6%
Sweet	5%	4%
Warm	26%	24%
Woody	20%	20%
Earthy	13%	12%
Animalic	5%	5%
Fresh	24%	26%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sauvage EdT

Inspired by Sauvage EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Pepper 50% vs 42%

Bergamot 50% vs 57%

Shared Notes

Sichuan Pepper 16% vs 20%

Lavender 15% vs 17%

Pink Pepper 14% vs 15%

Vetiver 13% vs 13%

Patchouli 13% vs 12%

Geranium 13% vs 10%

Elemi 12% vs 10%

Shared Notes

Ambroxan 38% vs 43%

Cedar 32% vs 31%

Labdanum 28% vs 25%

Accords

Sauvage Inspired by Sauvage

100%

Fresh Spicy

85%

80%

Aromatic

90%

85%

Citrus

80%

70%

Woody

65%

60%

Amber

70%

Warm Spicy

55%

38%

Musky

Fresh Spicy shared

100%

85%

Aromatic shared

80%

90%

Citrus shared

85%

80%

Woody shared

70%

65%

Amber shared

60%

70%

Warm Spicy

55%

Musky

38%

Performance

Sauvage Inspired by Sauvage

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sauvage

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

The crisp citrus opening and aromatic freshness make it ideal for spring and summer, while the spicy, woody, and amber base provides enough warmth for cooler autumn days. Its brightness can feel sharp in winter but remains versatile year-round.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal Sport

Vivid projection and freshness make it superb for casual, daytime, and outdoor settings, as well as sporty activities. Its assertive scent profile can be bold for close office quarters but works well for dates and informal evenings.

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.