Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Sauvage
Sauvage by Dior (2015) is built around Bergamot, Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, Lavender. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Electric bergamot and mineral ambroxan: dry desert air run through a razor. »
- 1
Cerruti · 1990
1881
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lavender, Cedar, Geranium. What differs: Cypress, Juniper, Sandalwood. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
- 2
Versace · 2012
Eros
Shared notes: Ambroxan, Geranium, Cedar. What differs: Mint, Green Apple, Lemon. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
- 3
Versace · 2016
Dylan Blue Pour Homme
Shared notes: Bergamot, Pepper, Ambroxan. What differs: Grapefruit, Fig Leaf, Aquatic Notes. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
- 4
Parfums de Marly · 2019
Sedley
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium, Ambroxan, Cedar. What differs: Lemon, Mint, Grapefruit. Positioned as Unisex.
- 5
Giorgio Armani · 2018
Acqua di Gio Absolu
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium, Labdanum. What differs: Sea Notes, Pear, Apple.
- 6
Prada · 2017
Luna Rossa Carbon
Shared notes: Bergamot, Pepper, Lavender, Ambroxan. What differs: Metallic Notes, Patchouli.
- 7
Prada · 2012
Luna Rossa
Shared notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Ambroxan. What differs: Orange, Sage, Spearmint. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
- 8
Parfums de Marly · 2025
Carios
Shared notes: Bergamot, Pepper, Geranium, Ambroxan, Cedar. What differs: Saffron, Mandarin, Pink Pepper. Positioned as Unisex.
- 9
Azzaro · 1978
Azzaro Pour Homme
Shared notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium. What differs: Anise, Iris, Basil. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
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Versace · 2008
Pour Homme
Shared notes: Bergamot, Cedar, Geranium. What differs: Lemon, Neroli, Sage. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Sauvage?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, 1881 by Cerruti is the closest: it shares 4 notes with Sauvage, including Bergamot, Lavender, Cedar.
What is an alternative to Sauvage from another house?
1881 (Cerruti, 1990) picks up Bergamot, Lavender, Cedar 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.