Head to head
Dior Sauvage and Dior Eau Sauvage are often compared by people choosing between the two. Sauvage is a fougère fragrance and Eau Sauvage a citrus one, and they share bergamot. They are quite different fragrances that happen to be compared because they compete for the same buyer.
Sauvage stands apart with pepper, lavender and sichuan pepper, while Eau Sauvage brings lemon, basil and rosemary. Sauvage lasts longer (long-lasting against moderate), and it also projects more (enormous against moderate). Eau Sauvage is the cheaper one: about $110 against $120 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 | Eau SauvageDior | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $120 · 3.4 oz | $110 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2015 | 1966 |
| Family | Fougère, Aromatic | Citrus, Aromatic |
| Top notes | Bergamot, Pepper | Lemon, Bergamot, Basil, Rosemary |
| Heart notes | Lavender, Sichuan pepper, Geranium, Elemi | Jasmine, Patchouli, Clove, Iris |
| Base notes | Ambroxan, Cedar, Labdanum | Vetiver, Oakmoss, Musk, Amber |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Moderate |
| Projection | Enormous | Moderate |
| Best seasons | Spring, Summer, Fall | Spring, Summer |
| Occasions | Everyday, Office, Date | Office, Everyday, Formal event |
| Style | Fresh, Seductive, Urban | Classic, Fresh, Elegant |
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 longer wear, stronger projection and something better suited to cold weather.
Dior
$110 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Citrus
Lemon, basil and oakmoss. The aromatic citrus that defined masculine freshness in 1966. Timeless.
Choose Eau Sauvage if you want a lower price, a quieter scent that stays close to the skin and something better suited to warm weather.
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Take the quizSauvage lasts longer (long-lasting against moderate), and it also projects more (enormous against moderate). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Eau Sauvage is the cheaper one: about $110 against $120 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 bergamot. They are quite different fragrances that happen to be compared because they compete for the same buyer.
For spring and summer, Eau Sauvage is the better fit. For fall and winter, Sauvage is the better fit. Sauvage is at its best in spring, summer and fall, and Eau Sauvage in spring and summer.
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