Dior Sauvage
Dior Sauvage is a fresh, spicy, ambery men's fragrance, and perfumes such as Afnan Modest Pour Homme Une and Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King are traded in the community as affordable dupes of it.
In short: Sauvage is the fresh, spicy Ambroxan original - several affordable alternatives are regarded as strongly recalling it, but none is an exact match.
| Dupe | Rating | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Afnan Modest Pour Homme Une | 8/10 | Community consensus |
| Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King | 8/10 | Community consensus |
| Noted Aromas Lisbon | Marketed as an alternative | House claim |
| The Essence Vault Inspired by Sauvage | Marketed as an alternative | House claim |
| Eden Perfumes No.662 | Marketed as an alternative | House claim |
What is Dior Sauvage?
Dior Sauvage is a men's fragrance from the house of Dior. It is known for its fresh, spicy yet ambery character: a citrus-peppery opening, an aromatic heart and an ambery, woody base. Its defining accords are fresh spicy, amber, citrus, aromatic and musky.
Which notes does Sauvage have?
- Top: calabrian bergamot, pepper
- Heart: sichuan pepper, lavender, pink pepper, vetiver, patchouli, geranium, elemi
- Base: ambroxan, cedar, labdanum
The striking Ambroxan in the base is what many regard as the signature of Sauvage.
Which dupes exist for Sauvage?
Several more affordable fragrances are traded as alternatives that recall Sauvage. By community consensus, two are frequently named:
- Afnan Modest Pour Homme Une - smells similar; similarity 8/10 (editorial assessment), community consensus.
- Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King - recalls the original; similarity 8/10 (editorial assessment), community consensus.
Both are regarded as affordable alternatives meant to recall Sauvage at a fraction of the original's price - but neither is an exact match.
In the UK, these alternatives are sold via major online marketplaces and discount retailers; on Amazon.co.uk they are carried by third-party storefronts.
Where do they differ?
The alternatives mostly capture the fresh, spicy Ambroxan direction but deviate from the original in nuances, development and finish. The similarity is an editorial 1-10 assessment based on community consensus.
How we compare
We describe the original Sauvage by its official notes and accords and place the alternatives with a hedged 1-10 assessment. We flag that the placement follows community consensus - and we deliberately avoid claiming that any fragrance is a perfect overlap with the original.
What are these fragrances a dupe of?
Afnan Modest Pour Homme Une and Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King are both traded as affordable alternatives to Dior Sauvage.
Does Afnan Modest Pour Homme Une smell like Sauvage?
It smells similar: with an editorial assessment of 8/10 it captures the fresh, spicy Ambroxan direction well, but it is not an exact match.
Is a Sauvage dupe worth it?
If you want the fresh, ambery Sauvage character at a lower price, Modest Pour Homme Une and I Am The King are understandable alternatives - with the usual deviations from the original.
What defines the scent of Sauvage?
The citrus-peppery opening around bergamot and the striking Ambroxan in the base give Sauvage its fresh, spicy, ambery character.
Where can I buy a Dior Sauvage dupe in the UK?
In the UK, these alternatives are sold via major online marketplaces and discount retailers; on Amazon.co.uk they are carried by third-party storefronts.