Head to head
Dior Sauvage and Dior Homme Intense are often compared by people choosing between the two. Sauvage is a fougère fragrance and Dior Homme Intense a woody one, and they share lavender and cedar. They are quite different fragrances, so the choice comes down to which style you prefer.
Sauvage stands apart with bergamot, pepper and sichuan pepper, while Dior Homme Intense brings pear, iris and amber. They are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and Sauvage projects more (enormous against moderate). Sauvage is the cheaper one: about $120 against $140 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| SauvageDior | Dior Homme IntenseDior | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $120 · 3.4 oz | $140 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2011 |
| Family | Fougère, Aromatic | Woody, Floral |
| Top notes | Bergamot, Pepper | Lavender, Pear |
| Heart notes | Lavender, Sichuan pepper, Geranium, Elemi | Iris, Amber |
| Base notes | Ambroxan, Cedar, Labdanum | Cedar, Vetiver |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Enormous | Moderate |
| Best seasons | Spring, Summer, Fall | Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Everyday, Office, Date | Formal event, Date, Office |
| Style | Fresh, Seductive, Urban | Elegant, Romantic, Mysterious |
Dior
$120 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Fougère
Raw, magnetic freshness. Calabrian bergamot meets the mineral warmth of Ambroxan in a versatile, powerful scent you recognize instantly.
Choose Sauvage if you want a lower price, stronger projection and something better suited to warm weather.
Dior
$140 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Woody
Powdery iris, velvet and wood. A sophisticated, almost velvety masculinity that shines on cold nights.
Choose Dior Homme Intense if you want a quieter scent that stays close to the skin, something better suited to cold weather and a more elegant and romantic character.
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Take the quizThey are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and Sauvage projects more (enormous against moderate). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Sauvage is the cheaper one: about $120 against $140 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share lavender and cedar. They are quite different fragrances, so the choice comes down to which style you prefer.
For spring and summer, Sauvage is the better fit. For fall and winter, Dior Homme Intense is the better fit. Sauvage is at its best in spring, summer and fall, and Dior Homme Intense in fall and winter.
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