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281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte

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Perfumes Zag Zodiak 281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte is an Eau de Parfum. 281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte opens with Pepper, settles into a heart of Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Perfumes Zag Zodiak's 281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

281 mirrors Dior Sauvage Eau Forte's cold-spice-into-musky-woods structure but is noticeably softer and quieter than Dior's intense original.
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  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
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281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Sauvage Eau Forte by Dior
81%
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Sauvage Eau Forte the original 281 Dior Sauvage Eau Forte inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper100%
Heartas listed
Lavender100%
Baseas listed
Musk55%
Cedar45%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Fresh, spiced fougere works across most of the year.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual

Clean and versatile enough for office and casual wear.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

281 opens with a sharp black pepper burst, runs through a clean lavender heart and settles on musky woods, tracking Sauvage Eau Forte's fresh-intense fougere direction. A recognisable but much lighter budget dupe. The pepper hit up top is convincing, and it stays versatile enough for daily wear, but it loses the original's intensity within a couple of hours.

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