Dior

Sauvage Elixir

A warm spicy opening over a herbal aromatic heart, drying down to a dry woody base.

21.1
Market score
rising
Momentum
2021
Released
Elixir
Concentration
Bottle photo

Scent profile

Accord weights
woody
100
warm spicy
98
sweet
61
aromatic
50
amber
33
vanilla
28
citrus
28
Sub-facets
fresh spicysoft spicy
fougere
Vibe
Cozy27Sensual17Bold12Elegant11Playful11Fresh8Energetic8Calm5
Seasonality
Olfactive
autumn
Community
winter
winterspringsummerautumn
Occasion
day 34%night 66%

Olfactive Notes

Top notes
CardamomCinnamonGrapefruitNutmeg
Heart notes
CoumarinProvençal lavender
Base notes
AmbroxanHaitian vetiverLiquoricePatchouliWoods

Dupes & alternatives

Fragrances worn as a more affordable take on Sauvage Elixir.

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Dupe
50% ±2

An independent assessment, built from original sources and authentic community discussion — not self-reported by brands, not sponsored, not paid placement.


What the community reports

How Sauvage Elixir performs, as described in independent community discussion — paraphrased, never quoted.

drydown evolution · stronger than average
  • A sample dried down toward a woodier, more masculine scent, though the wearer questioned whether the decant was genuine.

    Community discussion · 2026-06-06
  • The drydown settles into a heavy sandalwood base, with lavender lingering throughout and amber staying prominent.

    Community discussion · 2026-05-05
longevity · weaker than average
  • Falls a bit short on longevity, with performance running somewhat weak on the wearer's skin.

    Community discussion · 2026-05-05
opening sharpness · stronger than average
  • The opening comes across as rich and spicy, with grapefruit, cardamom, amber and cinnamon.

    Community discussion · 2026-05-05

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Sauvage Elixir by Dior — Scent Profile · Fragrance Index