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    1985 Eau de Parfum vs. Eau Sauvage Cologne

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Eau Sauvage Cologne wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: 1985 Eau de Parfum vs. Eau Sauvage Cologne
    1985 Eau de ParfumEau Sauvage Cologne
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumCologne
    Launched20242015
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerAne AyoFrançois Demachy
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    1985 Eau de Parfum

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy

    Eau Sauvage Cologne

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Green
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotLemonPink Pepper
    BergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
    Heart
    Elemi ResinLavenderNutmeg
    PetitgrainHedioneGalbanumPink Pepper
    Base
    VetiverOakmossWhite Musk
    Vetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 1985 Eau de Parfum vs. Eau Sauvage Cologne
    1985 Eau de ParfumEau Sauvage Cologne
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The 1985 isn't trying to be the loudest. It's the one that stays after the others fade. Warm, dry, assured, citrus fougère for someone who doesn't need to announce himself.1985 Eau de Parfum
    Dior made the smart call here. Strip it to the bright stuff, let it breathe, and trust that quality ingredients don't need to shout. This is the one to reach for when 'fresh' feels like a dare.Eau Sauvage Cologne