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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Spirit Absolute
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; it tries to be Sauvage, and for some, it just about hits the mark, offering a budget-friendly dupe. Yet, for others, it falls short, delivering a sweeter, less impactful version that lacks the original's punch.
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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 Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17% 18%
Floral 8% 8%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 6% 6%
Sweet 5% 4%
Warm 25% 24%
Woody 18% 20%
Earthy 12% 12%
Animalic 6% 5%
Fresh 26% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Spirit Absolute EdP
Inspired by Sauvage EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 51% vs 57%
Pepper 48% vs 42%
Shared Notes
Lavender 17% vs 17%
Elemi 16% vs 10%
Geranium 13% vs 10%
Patchouli 13% vs 12%
Vetiver 12% vs 13%
Sichuan Pepper 12% vs 20%
Pink Pepper 12% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 46% vs 43%
Labdanum 30% vs 25%
Cedar 23% vs 31%

Accords

Spirit Absolute Inspired by Sauvage
100%
Fresh Spicy
85%
89%
Aromatic
90%
81%
Amber
70%
60%
Citrus
80%
73%
Woody
65%
61%
Musky
50%
Warm Spicy
55%
52%
Lavender
49%
Balsamic
49%
Herbal
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
85%
Aromatic shared
89%
90%
Amber shared
81%
70%
Citrus shared
60%
80%
Woody shared
73%
65%
61%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
55%
52%
49%
49%

Performance

Spirit Absolute Inspired by Sauvage
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Spirit Absolute

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh spicy and aromatic profile lends itself well to casual and everyday wear. While not overly strong, the distinct character might be a bit much for a formal setting but works for some date scenarios.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
98%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
100%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Citrus accords and Bergamot, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Spirit Absolute
Inspired by Sauvage
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