Eau Sauvage
DiorCologne2015
Side by side
Eau Sauvage vs. Acqua Viva
Is Eau Sauvage better than Acqua Viva?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Lemon
citrusaromaticwoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Eau Sauvage and Acqua Viva?
| Eau Sauvage | Acqua Viva | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | François Demachy | — |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Eau Sauvage and Acqua Viva smell?
Eau Sauvage
Citrus
Aromatic
Green
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Woody
Floral
Mossy
Acqua Viva
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Yellow Floral
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Eau Sauvage and Acqua Viva share?
Top
BergamotLemonGrapefruitBasilMandarin OrangeRosemaryCarawayFruity Notes
LemonMount Etna Broom
Heart
JasminePetitgrainHedioneCorianderCarnationGalbanumPink PepperPatchouliIrisSandalwoodRoseLavender
CypressLaburnum
Base
VetiverOakmossMuskAmber
Cedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
PetitgrainBergamotLemonGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Lemon
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
CedarwoodCypress
Where they fit
When and where do Eau Sauvage and Acqua Viva work?
Spring
Summer
Community taste
Which performs better, Eau Sauvage or Acqua Viva?
| Eau Sauvage | Acqua Viva | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Eau Sauvage and Acqua Viva?
Every house has done a fresh fragrance. The problem is most of them stop there, the opening shine, then blank. Eau Sauvage Cologne is different. François Demachy put all the energy in the top but made sure the heart has substance and the base has weight. It doesn't smell like most colognes, which smell like air fresheners and waiting rooms. Dior's version smells like it just walked in from the Mediterranean coast in the sunshine, citrus and woody depth coexisting, making you remember this isn't your grandfather's herbal remedy.Eau Sauvage
Photorealistic lemon that splits the room. Some wrinkle their nose at the intensity. Those who stay for the drydown understand exactly why this concentrate commands devotion.Acqua Viva
The hunt
Where to buy Eau Sauvage and Acqua Viva
| Eau Sauvage | Acqua Viva | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $78.95fragranceshop | — |
| 3.4 oz | $101.95fragranceshop | — |
| 6.7 oz | $238.68ecosmetics | — |
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