Eau Sauvage Parfum bottle Eau Sauvage
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Eau Sauvage
A timeless, impeccably blended barbershop citrus-woody that radiates masculine elegance and composure. Eau Sauvage Parfum is a modern classic for the discerning gentleman who values refinement over flash.
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Our Verdict - Imagination
A fresh, green, and unapologetically masculine scent that punches well above its weight for value. It's a crowd-pleaser with sneaky depth, far more interesting than your average cheapie.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 17%
Floral 16% 16%
Fruity 5% 1%
Green 17% 20%
Sweet 12% 11%
Warm 12% 12%
Woody 16% 13%
Earthy 18% 17%
Animalic 8% 7%
Fresh 17% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Eau Sauvage Parfum
Imagination EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 18% vs 20%
Bergamot 18% vs 20%
Basil 17% vs 20%
Rosemary 17% vs 20%
Caraway 14% vs 20%
Only in Eau Sauvage
Fruity 14%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 27% vs 20%
Vetiver 27% vs 20%
Musk 23% vs 20%
Amber 21% vs 20%
Only in Imagination
Patchouli 20%

Accords

Eau Sauvage Imagination
100%
Citrus
66%
80%
Aromatic
100%
85%
Woody
62%
60%
Fresh Spicy
82%
60%
Resinous
Earthy
52%
Green
48%
Rose
45%
40%
Powdery
Citrus shared
100%
66%
Aromatic shared
80%
100%
Woody shared
85%
62%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
82%
60%
52%
48%
45%
40%

Performance

Eau Sauvage Imagination
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Eau Sauvage

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Bright citrus and aromatic freshness make Eau Sauvage Parfum ideal for spring and summer, but the resinous, woody base adds enough depth for crisp fall days. Its radiance fades in the cold, making it less suited to winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Moderate projection and refined character make it an excellent office and formal scent, classy and never overwhelming. Its sophisticated freshness also works for casual outings and day dates, but it's not designed for sporty or ultra-relaxed scenarios.

Imagination

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, aromatic profile and moderate projection make it an excellent choice for the office and versatile enough for casual wear. The underlying sophistication, noted by reviews, elevates it to suit more formal events, while its clean freshness means it could handle light activity too.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
93%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Woody, Aromatic accords and Basil, Rosemary notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Eau Sauvage
Imagination
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