Eau Sauvage Eau de Toilette bottle Eau Sauvage
Edt Concentration Edp
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1966 Year 1993
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Eau Sauvage
A timeless masterpiece that defines the fresh aromatic genre - Eau Sauvage is the benchmark for effortless masculine elegance and still feels invigoratingly modern after decades.
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Our Verdict - UDV
This 90s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a cheap, synthetic mess. But for others, it's a bold, masculine masterpiece that punches way above its weight.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 12%
Floral 15% 6%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 19% 34%
Sweet 7% 6%
Warm 6% 5%
Woody 17% 17%
Earthy 22% 26%
Animalic 6% 5%
Fresh 20% 23%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Eau Sauvage EdT
UDV EdP

Notes

Accords

Eau Sauvage UDV
100%
Citrus
66%
90%
Aromatic
100%
60%
Woody
72%
70%
Fresh Spicy
52%
35%
Earthy
69%
Green
64%
45%
Mossy
56%
Herbal
54%
Patchouli
51%
Musky
44%
Citrus shared
100%
66%
Aromatic shared
90%
100%
Woody shared
60%
72%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
52%
Earthy shared
35%
69%
64%
Mossy shared
45%
56%
54%
51%
44%

Performance

Eau Sauvage UDV
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Eau Sauvage

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Eau Sauvage's crisp citrus and herbal brightness make it ideal for spring and summer, where its freshness shines and never overwhelms. It feels less suited for cold winter days due to its lightness and lack of warmth.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its understated, non-intrusive projection and clean, uplifting character are perfect for office, casual, and active settings. It adds refinement to dates and formal wear but may lack the gravity some expect for evening black-tie events.

UDV

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong, 'old-school' masculine character and potential for divisive reception make it less suitable for office or very formal settings. However, its bold projection and sensual undertones are perfect for dating, with some reviews pointing to it as a 'game-changer' for compliments.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
87%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Earthy accords and Jasmine, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Eau Sauvage
UDV
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