Sauvage
DiorEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Sauvage vs. Island Water
Is Sauvage better than Island Water?
Sauvage rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Bergamot
FreshSynthetic
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 Island Water?
| Sauvage | Island Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2018 | 2020 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | François Demachy | Fabrice Pellegrin |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Sauvage and Island Water smell?
Sauvage
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Spicy
Amber
Synthetic
Aromatic
Citrus
Woody
Island Water
Fresh
Fruity
Aquatic
Synthetic
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sauvage and Island Water share?
Top
Sichuan pepperBlack PepperBergamotLavender
MangoBergamotGrape leaf
Heart
NutmegStar AnisePink pepperVetiverPatchouliGeraniumElemi
Clary SageSandalwoodCannabispirol
Base
AmbroxanVanillaCedarLabdanum
MuskAmberwoodWhiskey
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Sauvage or Island Water?
| Sauvage | Island Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Sauvage and Island Water?
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
Here's the thing about Island Water: it's beach-coded without being another calone-and-sea-salt aquatic. The mango gives it tropical weight. The sage and sandalwood keep it grounded.Island Water
The hunt
Where to buy Sauvage and Island Water
| Sauvage | Island Water | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $71.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2 oz | $115.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $125.95ecosmetics | — |
| 6.8 oz | $187.00ecosmetics | — |
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