Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Eau Sauvage
Eau Sauvage by Dior (1966) is built around Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary, Jasmine. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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- 1
Guy Laroche · 1982
Drakkar Noir
Shared notes: Rosemary, Basil, Coriander, Oakmoss. What differs: Lavender, Juniper, Carnation.
- 2
Azzaro · 1996
Chrome
Shared notes: Lemon, Rosemary, Jasmine, Oakmoss, Musk. What differs: Neroli, Cyclamen, Pineapple. Same family (Citrus Aromatic).
- 3
Abercrombie & Fitch · 2002
Fierce
Shared notes: Lemon, Jasmine, Rosemary, Musk, Oakmoss. What differs: Petitgrain, Cardamom, Orange.
- 4
Dolce & Gabbana · 2007
D&G Light Blue pour Homme
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rosemary, Musk, Oakmoss. What differs: Grapefruit, Mandarin, Juniper. Same family (Citrus Aromatic).
- 5
Acqua di Parma · 1916
Colonia
Shared notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary, Vetiver. What differs: Orange, Lavender, Verbena. Same family (Citrus Aromatic). Positioned as Unisex.
- 6
Giorgio Armani · 1996
Acqua di Gio
Shared notes: Bergamot, Jasmine, Rosemary, Coriander, Musk. What differs: Neroli, Lime, Patchouli.
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Azzaro · 1978
Azzaro Pour Homme
Shared notes: Bergamot, Basil, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk. What differs: Lavender, Anise, Iris.
- 8
Clinique · 1971
Aromatics Elixir
Shared notes: Coriander, Bergamot, Jasmine, Oakmoss, Vetiver. What differs: Chamomile, Rose, Ylang-Ylang. Positioned as Feminine.
- 9
Jo Malone · 1999
Lime Basil & Mandarin
Shared notes: Bergamot, Basil, Vetiver, Musk. What differs: Lime, Mandarin, Thyme. Same family (Citrus Aromatic). Positioned as Unisex.
- 10
Parfums de Marly · 2018
Percival
Shared notes: Bergamot, Jasmine, Coriander, Musk. What differs: Lavender, Mandarin, Geranium. Same family (Citrus Aromatic). Positioned as Unisex.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Eau Sauvage?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche is the closest: it shares 4 notes with Eau Sauvage, including Rosemary, Basil, Coriander.
What is an alternative to Eau Sauvage from another house?
Drakkar Noir (Guy Laroche, 1982) picks up Rosemary, Basil, Coriander in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.