Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy73%
The Scoop
Looking for something close to Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum? Unique Wood from Novellista is the fresh spicy and amber alternative people keep suggesting. It holds a 3.4 out of 5 community rating from 396 votes, is usually described as moderate with moderate projection and is seen as a little pricey by those who own it.
Key Differences
Swaps some of the original's bergamot, ambroxan and star anise for amberwood, geranium and violet leaves. Voters say it fades sooner on skin. It sits closer to the skin than the original.
Fragrance Profile
★ 3.4 community ratingCommunity Insights
★ 3.4 from 396 ratingsWhat people who wear Novellista Unique Wood report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Cyrill Rolland.
Main accords
fresh spicy
amber
aromatic
lavender
warm spicy
herbal
vanilla
woody
Longevity
Very weak4%
Weak15%
Moderate58%
Long lasting19%
Eternal4%
Sillage
Intimate22%
Moderate61%
Strong16%
Enormous1%
Who wears it
Female1%
More female0%
Unisex19%
More male29%
Male50%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced18%
Overpriced32%
Ok39%
Good value9%
Great value2%
People say it reminds them of
What wearers say
“I can't tell many differences between this and Sauvage, I guess only the opening is a bit more warm and the drydown is a little more spicy, but it really does smell very similiar. I don't get why it has such low ratings, I guess it isn't as "Unique" as the name would say but this is is a pretty solid, very masculine scent, with good performance.”
“A very woody version of Sauvage, after spraying it on my clothes the smell can easily last a few washings as well. I really enjoy the drydown, I find it really comforting and unisex.”
“I get if you don’t like Sauvage you might sniff this and think it has a rudimentarily similar structure and you’d probably be right but this is no clone. No way, no how. It’s bark (or should I say screech?) is worse than it’s bite because it’s all over after some initial fireworks. To me it’s more of a violet/cedar with dry, peppery woody elements and modern Fougere artefacts. Very disinterested in it, not a pleasure to wear no hidden depth as you get with Sauvage.I’m just not a fan of this.”