Fragrances inspired by Sauvage Eau de Toilette

The original Sauvage Dior

The two side by side

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Our verdict

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What they share

Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Without elemi

What they share

Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Without patchouli and vetiver

Our verdict

Sauvage and Superior share a similar DNA, but Sauvage's bolder, more refined execution sets them apart.

What they share

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Without elemi and geranium

Choose Superior when

You are looking for a similar scent at a lower price.

What they share

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Without ambroxan and sichuan pepper

What they share

Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Adds grapefruit, drops labdanum

What they share

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Without elemi and patchouli

What they share

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Without elemi and patchouli

What they share

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Without elemi and patchouli

What they share

Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Adds nutmeg, drops elemi and geranium

Our verdict

Yes, it lands in the same spicy-fresh-amber family as Dior Sauvage, and from across a room you would not call them apart.

What they share

Shares 10 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds pepper and sichuan pepper, drops amber and jasmine

Choose Club de Nuit Urban Man Elixir when

["You want maximum projection and longevity for a budget price.","You enjoy a louder, spicier take on the spicy-fresh-amber family.","You prefer a scent that fills a room without needing reapplication.","You like the bolder, more direct character of the ambroxan-pepper opening."]

What they share

Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Lavender, Ambroxan

The main difference

Adds nutmeg and vanilla, drops labdanum and patchouli

What they share

Shares 6 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Lavender

The main difference

Adds elemi and geranium

What they share

Shares 8 of its 12 notes, including Vetiver, Lavender, Geranium

The main difference

Adds elemi and labdanum

What they share

Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Pepper, Ambroxan

The main difference

Adds cedar and elemi, drops woody notes

What they share

Shares 7 of its 15 notes, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Adds black tea and cinnamon, drops cedar and elemi

What they share

Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Lavender, Labdanum

The main difference

Adds amber, drops ambroxan and patchouli

What they share

Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Adds nutmeg and star anise, drops elemi and geranium

What they share

Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Lavender, Labdanum

The main difference

Adds nutmeg and star anise, drops elemi and geranium

Our verdict

A loose-but-honest dupe that captures the Sauvage register without trying to clone it spray-for-spray.

What they share

Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Pepper, Cedar, Geranium

The main difference

Adds amber and grapefruit, drops ambroxan and bergamot

Choose Amber Envie when

["You want the modern peppery-woody Sauvage mood for everyday office and casual wear at a budget price.","Reapplying at lunch is fine - four hours of wear suits your daily rhythm.","A unisex framing matters - you or a partner want a shared bottle without it reading too masculine.","You prefer a softer, drier amber-cedar finish over Sauvage's ambroxan crystalline sharpness."]

What they share

Shares 6 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Lavender

The main difference

Adds elemi and geranium, drops musk and vanilla

What they share

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Adds amber and oud, drops cedar and elemi

What they share

Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Adds amberwood and nutmeg, drops ambroxan and cedar

Our verdict

Sauvage and Modest Une share a similar DNA, but diverge in execution and price.

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Pepper, Lavender, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds amber and citrus, drops ambroxan and bergamot

Choose Modest Une when

You want a Sauvage-like scent on a budget.

Our verdict

Dior Sauvage EDT and Dossier's Aromatic Star Anise share a foundational fresh-spicy, citrus, and aromatic profile, but diverge in their execution and price.

What they share

Shares 6 of its 12 notes, including Vetiver, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Adds ambroxan and cedar, drops amberwood and nutmeg

Choose Aromatic Star Anise when

You seek a budget-friendly alternative to Sauvage.

What they share

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Adds amber and citrus, drops ambroxan and elemi

Our verdict

Sauvage EDT by Dior stands out for its refined intensity, projection, and lasting power, making it a statement-maker for nights out or when you need to impress.

What they share

Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Adds grapefruit and iso e super, drops elemi and geranium

Choose Homme when

You’re on a tight budget.

What they share

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds ambergris and jasmine, drops ambroxan and cedar

Our verdict

Sauvage Eau de Toilette delivers a bold, striking freshness with a powerful ambroxan punch and razor-sharp citrus, making it a high-impact, long-lasting statement scent.

What they share

Shares 5 of its 12 notes, including Cedar, Lavender, Geranium

The main difference

Adds ambroxan and bergamot, drops amber and grapefruit

Choose Ventana Pour Homme when

You want a budget-friendly alternative.

Our verdict

Sauvage is the sharper, more polished choice; True Grit is the value play for anyone chasing the same crowd-pleasing DNA at a fraction of the cost.

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Labdanum, Cedar

The main difference

Adds amber and coriander, drops ambroxan and bergamot

Choose True Grit when

You want Sauvage-like scent for less.

Our verdict

Sauvage and Salvo share a strikingly similar DNA, but diverge in price and refinement.

What they share

Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Lavender, Ambroxan

The main difference

Adds nutmeg and star anise, drops cedar and elemi

Choose Salvo when

You want a very affordable daily fragrance.

What they share

Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Lavender, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds amber and musk, drops ambroxan and cedar

What they share

Shares 2 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Labdanum

The main difference

Adds ambroxan and cedar, drops amberwood and fig

Our verdict

Sauvage and Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 share a similar DNA but differ in execution.

What they share

Shares 8 of its 12 notes, including Patchouli, Geranium, Elemi

The main difference

Adds ambroxan and labdanum, drops almond and amber

Choose Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui when

You want a fragrance with beast-mode performance.

Our verdict

Sauvage and Hunter Intense share a similar fresh, spicy, and citrusy profile, but diverge in quality and refinement.

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender

The main difference

Adds cardamom and lemon, drops ambroxan and cedar

Choose Hunter Intense when

You're on a tight budget and want value.

What they share

Shares 3 of its 17 notes, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds amber and basil, drops ambroxan and cedar

Our verdict

Sauvage and Pride of Armaf Admiral share aromatic and amber qualities, but diverge significantly in their overall profile and price.

What they share

Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Lavender, Patchouli, Pink Pepper

The main difference

Adds amber and cardamom, drops ambroxan and bergamot

Choose The Pride Of Armaf Admiral when

You want a bold, sweet amber fragrance.

What they share

Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Elemi

The main difference

Adds frankincense and mandarin, drops ambroxan and cedar

Our verdict

Sauvage and Jungle Vibe share a similar fresh and citrusy opening, but diverge in their dry down.

What they share

Shares 1 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot

The main difference

Adds ambroxan and cedar, drops fig and grapefruit

Choose Jungle Vibe when

You want a unique and affordable fragrance.

Our verdict

Sauvage and Zukhruf Black share a similar DNA, but diverge in execution.

What they share

Shares 2 of its 12 notes, including Pepper, Lavender

The main difference

Adds amber and cinnamon, drops ambroxan and bergamot

Choose Zukhruf Black when

You want a very strong, long-lasting scent.

What they share

Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot

The main difference

Adds ambergris and grapefruit, drops ambroxan and cedar

Scent profile

Sauvage EDT the original Sauvage (Rollerball) EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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