Sauvage
DiorEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Sauvage vs. Encre Noire
Is Sauvage better than Encre Noire?
Sauvage rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
fresh spicySpicyaromaticwoodymusky
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 Sauvage and Encre Noire?
| Sauvage | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | François Demachy | Nathalie Lorson |
Scent DNA
How do Sauvage and Encre Noire smell?
Sauvage
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Spicy
Amber
Synthetic
Aromatic
Citrus
Woody
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sauvage and Encre Noire share?
Top
Sichuan pepperBlack PepperBergamotLavender
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
NutmegStar AnisePink pepperVetiverPatchouliGeraniumElemi
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
AmbroxanVanillaCedarLabdanum
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Fragrance Ingredients
Ambroxan
Vetiveryl acetate
Woody Notes
Cedar
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do Sauvage and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Sauvage or Encre Noire?
| Sauvage | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Sauvage and Encre Noire?
Sauvage EDP is unapologetically bold. Synthetic in the best possible way, clean, sharp, designed to announce. If you want to whisper, this isn't the bottle.Sauvage
This is the fragrance for someone who wants vetiver and nothing else. No florals to soften it, no sweetness to apologize for. Just the dry, earthy depth of roots and bark.Encre Noire
The hunt
Where to buy Sauvage and Encre Noire
| Sauvage | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $90.00ecosmetics | — |
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 2 oz | $113.95fragranceshop | — |
| 3.4 oz | $137.95fragranceshop | — |
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