
Dior
Crisp bergamot and pepper open into a spiced lavender heart before settling into a warm, woody base anchored by creamy ambroxan
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Best Clone
The best clone of Dior Sauvage is Club De Nuit Urban Man Elixir by Armaf, with a 83% accuracy score. Available from FragranceShop for $28, about 82% cheaper than the $159 original.

Armaf
$28
FragranceShop
6-10 hours
Longevity
Strong
Sillage
The clone excels in the top and middle notes but features a lighter, more synthetic base with reduced longevity and sillage compared to Sauvage's robust woody-amber foundation. Sauvage exhibits greater depth and projection due to its superior base note composition.

Armaf
$24
FragranceShop
6-10 hours
Longevity
Strong
Sillage
The clone performs well in projection and longevity but lacks the sophisticated warmth and amber complexity of the original's base notes. The opening is nearly identical, but The Pride of Armaf's wear duration slightly edges out the designer fragrance despite a less developed finish.

Maison Alhambra
$17
FragranceNet
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
The clone delivers comparable top and middle notes but has a noticeably shorter longevity and reduced projection compared to the original. The woody-amber base in Salvo feels more linear and less nuanced, missing some of the creamy sweetness that makes Sauvage's dry-down memorable.

Armaf
$21
FragranceShop
7-9 hours
Longevity
Strong
Sillage
Hunter Intense is slightly brighter and more linear throughout its wear, while Sauvage develops more complexity in the base. Longevity and sillage are comparable, but Sauvage maintains better balance between freshness and warmth.

Afnan
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Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone delivers a solid opening but falls short in base projection and longevity compared to Sauvage's powerful ambroxan signature. Modest Une reads slightly fresher and more linear, missing some of the original's complexity in the drydown.

Ard Al Zaafaran
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Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone delivers solid longevity but with less projection than Sauvage; the lavender-pepper transition is less nuanced, and the base feels slightly less sophisticated with a more generic woody finish rather than the distinctive ambroxan warmth of the original.

Fragrance World
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Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone lacks some of the subtle spice nuances (particularly Sichuan pepper) and labdanum sweetness found in the original, resulting in a slightly thinner dry-down. Longevity and sillage are noticeably reduced, making Suave better suited for office or casual wear rather than all-day performance.

French Avenue
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Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
Zenith Blue delivers a comparable freshness in the opening but lacks the sophisticated spice complexity and longevity of the original; the base feels thinner without prominent labdanum warmth, and overall sillage is noticeably reduced after 4-5 hours.

Pendora Scents
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Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone performs adequately in the top and heart notes but falls short in base depth and longevity, with noticeably less sillage than the original. Saviour also misses some of the original's spicy complexity, presenting as a more straightforward and simplified version of Sauvage.

Alexandria Fragrances
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Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone exhibits slightly reduced complexity in the middle notes with a diminished Sichuan pepper presence, and overall performs with shorter longevity and slightly softer sillage compared to the designer version.

Lattafa
$21
FragranceShop
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
Asad delivers comparable performance in the opening 2-3 hours but has noticeably weaker longevity and sillage in the base phase. The missing Calabrian bergamot specificity and reduced labdanum sweetness make it feel slightly more linear and less dimensional than the designer version.

Paris Corner
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Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone performs adequately in the opening phase but exhibits noticeably reduced longevity and sillage compared to Sauvage's generous projection. The base lacks the smooth amber-wood richness of Ambroxan in the original, coming across as thinner and more linear throughout the wear.

Fragrance World
$22
FragranceShop
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone performs well in the opening phase but falls short on longevity and base note complexity, with noticeably less sillage in the later hours compared to Dior's superior projection and development.

Ajmal
$22
FragranceNet
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
Kuro delivers comparable top and middle notes but falls short in base depth and longevity; Sauvage's superior projection and sillage, combined with its richer woody-amber foundation, make it the more refined fragrance despite Ajmal's respectable effort.

Armaf
$40
FragranceNet
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
Magnificent delivers 80-85% of Sauvage's scent profile but with approximately 4-6 hours less longevity and noticeably softer sillage. The clone simplifies the base composition by omitting Labdanum, resulting in a less woody and slightly less sophisticated dry-down.

Szindore
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Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone performs adequately in the opening but falls short in mid-to-base performance with reduced complexity and longevity. Szindore's version tends to be slightly brighter and less layered than the original's sophisticated pepper-amber-wood progression.

Rasasi
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Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone exhibits slightly reduced pepper spice and citrus intensity compared to Sauvage's more assertive top notes, with comparable but marginally softer longevity and sillage. The base performs similarly, though the woody-amber blend feels less nuanced overall.

Armaf
$21
FragranceShop
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
Hunter performs similarly in the opening but falls short in base development and overall longevity, lacking some of the woody-amber complexity that defines Sauvage's signature. The clone is noticeably lighter in projection and sillage after 4+ hours.

Paris Corner
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Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone delivers a more linear fragrance with reduced complexity in the heart and base notes, particularly missing the spice dimension and warm amber richness of the original. Longevity is shorter, lasting 4-5 hours versus Sauvage's 8+ hours.

Zimaya
$21
FragranceNet
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone excels in top note freshness but lacks the full spice complexity of the original, particularly in Sichuan pepper and the labdanum sweetness in the base. Longevity and sillage are comparable, though Zukhruf Black reads as slightly more linear and less evolving over time.

Szindore
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Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
Elixir misses some top note nuance and has a noticeably shorter longevity and weaker sillage compared to Sauvage. The base lacks the creamy warmth of the original, feeling more linear and less developed as the fragrance evolves.

Armaf
$21
FragranceShop
6-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
Ventana's pepper note is slightly more prominent and less balanced than Sauvage's polished bergamot-pepper accord. The ambroxan base is present but less refined, and longevity runs 5-6 hours versus Sauvage's 8-10+ hours. Overall projection is moderate.

Walid Fragrance
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Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone delivers a brighter, thinner interpretation with noticeably shorter longevity and reduced sillage compared to Sauvage's powerful projection. Walid's version also lacks the subtle woody complexity and amber richness that makes Dior's formulation so versatile and long-lasting.

Cyrus
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Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone delivers similar fresh-aromatic appeal but with reduced complexity and shorter longevity compared to the original. Writer for Men also tends to have less sillage and projection, making it more suitable for intimate wear rather than the powerful presence of genuine Sauvage.

Zimaya
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Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
Khafaya delivers a more linear fragrance with a softer projection and reduced longevity; the base lacks the rich labdanum sweetness and creamy ambroxan warmth that give Sauvage its signature comfort and staying power.

Armaf
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Price
6-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The Pour Homme variant is slightly softer than Sauvage on projection, making it more office-friendly. The pepper note is more generic and less nuanced, and the dry-down lacks the elegant patchouli nuance of the original Sauvage. Longevity is 4-6 hours.

Dua
$60
Dua
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone delivers a faithful aromatic interpretation but lacks the sophisticated layering and warm amber-wood foundation of the original. Expect slightly reduced longevity and a more linear development compared to Sauvage's evolving character.

Dua
$60
Dua
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
Dua's version delivers solid performance on the fresh middle notes but trades some of the original's sensual, woody base for a crisper finish. The clone exhibits slightly shorter longevity and less prominent sillage compared to the designer fragrance.

Dua
$33
Dua
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone performs well on the top and heart notes but falls short in base depth and longevity compared to the original. Cosmopolitan Vintage reads as a slightly more linear, less nuanced interpretation that loses some of Sauvage's signature warmth and staying power.

Dua
$55
Dua
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone performs adequately in projection and longevity but falls short in base note complexity and sillage compared to the original. Savage Water reads slightly sharper and less refined due to reduced ambroxan presence and missing labdanum sweetness.

Dua
$55
Dua
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone exhibits slightly better initial projection but shorter longevity than Sauvage, with a more linear progression that doesn't evolve as gracefully. The creamy, woody base of the original is less developed in Cosmopolitan Extreme, making it feel fresher but less refined overall.

Dua
$36
Dua
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The leather accord in the clone's base is a notable departure from Sauvage's smooth ambroxan-cedar finish, creating a darker and more masculine profile. Longevity and sillage may also differ due to the reformulation of base notes.
Riiffs
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Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The base is noticeably thinner with less depth in the woody-amber finish compared to Sauvage's rich, creamy drydown. Riffs Bleu Absolu also projects slightly less in the early hours, requiring closer application distance to fully appreciate the composition.