Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Sauvage Elixir
Sauvage Elixir by Dior (2021) is built around Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Grapefruit. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Spices, lavender and liquorice over ambery woods: Sauvage condensed into something dense and dark. »
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Calvin Klein · 1986
Obsession for Men
Shared notes: Lavender, Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Amber. What differs: Mandarin, Bergamot, Lime.
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Montblanc · 2014
Emblem Intense
Shared notes: Grapefruit, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Patchouli. What differs: Clary Sage, Coriander, Violet Leaf.
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Jacomo · 1980
Jacomo de Jacomo
Shared notes: Cardamom, Lavender, Cinnamon, Patchouli, Amber. What differs: Galbanum, Bergamot, Geranium.
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Cerruti · 2017
1881 Signature
Shared notes: Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Amber, Patchouli. What differs: Pepper, Leather, Labdanum.
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Burberry · 2016
Mr. Burberry
Shared notes: Grapefruit, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Vetiver. What differs: Tarragon, Birch, Cedar.
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Hugo Boss · 2005
Boss Soul
Shared notes: Cardamom, Cinnamon, Lavender, Vetiver, Amber. What differs: Bergamot, Anise, Pepper.
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Dolce & Gabbana · 2018
The One Grey
Shared notes: Grapefruit, Cardamom, Lavender, Vetiver, Amber. What differs: Tobacco, Woody Notes.
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Hugo Boss · 2002
Boss in Motion
Shared notes: Cardamom, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Vetiver. What differs: Orange, Bergamot, Violet Leaf.
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Lacoste · 2002
Lacoste pour Homme
Shared notes: Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Sandalwood. What differs: Plum, Apple, Bergamot.
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Diesel · 2016
Only The Brave Street
Shared notes: Cardamom, Licorice, Vetiver. What differs: Bergamot, Basil, Apple.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Sauvage Elixir?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein is the closest: it shares 8 notes with Sauvage Elixir, including Lavender, Grapefruit, Cinnamon.
What is an alternative to Sauvage Elixir from another house?
Obsession for Men (Calvin Klein, 1986) picks up Lavender, Grapefruit, Cinnamon 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.