The Cut
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
The Cut vs. Sauvage Elixir
Is The Cut better than Sauvage Elixir?
Sauvage Elixir projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
LavenderVetiver
aromaticwoodyfresh spicysoft spicylavender
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 The Cut and Sauvage Elixir?
| The Cut | Sauvage Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum Intensité (Elixir concentration) |
| Launched | 2016 | 2021 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | François Demachy |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The Cut and Sauvage Elixir smell?
The Cut
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Soft Spicy
Lavender
Sauvage Elixir
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
Woody
Aromatic
Soft Spicy
Amber
Cinnamon
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Cut and Sauvage Elixir share?
Top
MintBasil
GrapefruitNutmegCardamomCinnamon
Heart
Clary SageLavenderCypress
Provençal lavenderLavender
Base
CedarwoodBalsam FirVetiver
LicoriceSandalwoodAmber notesPatchouliVetiverHaitian vetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Lavender
Provençal lavenderLavender
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCypress
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do The Cut and Sauvage Elixir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Cut or Sauvage Elixir?
| The Cut | Sauvage Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Cut and Sauvage Elixir?
It's mass-appealing in the best way, polished enough to wear anywhere, distinctive enough that people notice something different about you. Some want niche drama; The Cut delivers clean, confident,.The Cut
This is the one that people either crave or can't get past. The opening is aggressive, four spices firing at once, but that's the point. The concentrated blend creates an immediate impact.Sauvage Elixir
The hunt
Where to buy The Cut and Sauvage Elixir
| The Cut | Sauvage Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 oz | — | $49.49ecosmetics |
| 2 oz | — | $162.95fragranceshop |
| 3.4 oz | — | $265.00ecosmetics |
| 5 oz | — | $330.00ecosmetics |
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