The best Dior Sauvage EDP dupe we've scored is ALT Fragrances Farouche — rated "Close, with tells" at 7/10 accuracy and 8/10 longevity (Community-tested, 6 mentions), about $39–$49 versus $173 (100ml) for the original. We list 5 Dior Sauvage EDP dupes; all of them have a score. Accuracy and longevity are scored separately and never averaged.
Why Sauvage gets the most dupe attention
Dior Sauvage is the best-selling men's fragrance in the world. The 2015 EDT launch and the 2018 EDP follow-up created the modern fresh-spicy template that almost every mainstream men's release has chased since. The accord — bergamot, Sichuan pepper, lavender, ambroxan — is recognizable to anyone who's been in a department store in the past decade, and the EDP version is one of the most-cloned fragrances on the planet.
We've covered the Sauvage reformulation question separately. This article covers the dupe side: every Sauvage EDP dupe we list, with its score and what that score rests on.
For context: a separate dupe article on the EDT, which has its own accord profile (more citrus-forward, less ambroxan-heavy), is on the roadmap.
Dior Sauvage EDP dupes compared
FaroucheThe Scent File Pick
Close, with tells · Community-tested (6 mentions)
Six reviewers who know Sauvage weigh in: four call it a clear clone, one of them side by side, one says recent batches have drifted to something only in the same family, and one finds it nothing close. Wear time is its strong point, a full day and more.
An owner’s words: “Call me crazy.. but side to side.. I prefer this to Sauvage.”
About twenty-seven reviewers who know Sauvage compare the two: most find the same DNA at seventy to ninety percent, with a tangier citrus opening and more vanilla; several say it is nearer Prada Luna Rossa Carbon. Wear time is around five to eight hours.
An owner’s words: “Its not the exact dupe but can say easily 80-85% match in profile in the dry down.”
SalvoCheapest with a score
Close, with tells · Community-reported (1 mention)
One owner’s review: generic in a good way, sweeter than Sauvage and weaker on the pepper, lasting 5–6 hours. The reviewer bought it as a Sauvage EDT clone.
An owner’s words: “it’s not a one on one copy of Sauvage as it’s sweeter than Sauvage.”
A widely-cited Sauvage budget clone — keeps the fresh peppery citrus and ambroxan feel but reads slightly smoother and less sharp. Most comparisons reference Sauvage generally rather than the EDP specifically.
Fourteen reviewers who know Sauvage are split: seven find it very close, two say same DNA but soapier or nearer Luna Rossa Carbon, and five say it is not similar. Wear time reports run from three hours to twelve.
An owner’s words: “Very close to the OG Sauvage, but lacks in longevity and sillage, however, still a great scent if you reapply throughout the day.”
Verdict
- Closest match: ALT Fragrances Farouche ($39–$49) — 7/10 accuracy, Community-tested (6 mentions).
- Cheapest with a score: Maison Alhambra Salvo ($15–$25) — 7/10 accuracy, Community-reported (1 mention).
- The original: Dior Sauvage EDP is $173 (100ml). Every score, its evidence and where to buy are on that page.
Frequently asked questions
What does Dior Sauvage EDP smell like?
Sauvage EDP smells like bergamot, Sichuan pepper, lavender, and ambroxan — a fresh-spicy masculine structure with a signature "fresh cloud" sillage that made it the best-selling men's fragrance in the world. The EDP version leans denser and more ambroxan-forward than the original EDT, with a slightly darker, woodier base.
What is the best Dior Sauvage EDP dupe?
The best Dior Sauvage EDP dupe we've scored is ALT Fragrances Farouche: rated "Close, with tells" at 7/10 accuracy and 8/10 longevity (Community-tested, 6 mentions), about $39–$49 versus $173 (100ml) for the original. We list 5 Dior Sauvage EDP dupes; all of them have a score. Accuracy and longevity are scored separately and never averaged.
Is Dior Sauvage EDP worth it in 2026?
For wearers who specifically want the Dior brand experience and bottle, yes. For buyers who only want the accord, the closer dupes cover it for far less.
Where can I sample Dior Sauvage EDP before buying?
Sauvage EDP is available at Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, and most department stores for in-store testing.
