
Salvo
Reddit-cited: Salvo Elixir
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Opens with a sharp bergamot-and-pink-pepper blast that has a near-electric quality — clean but with real bite. The lavender arrives quickly in the heart, smoother than expected, softening the pepper without dulling it. Sichuan pepper keeps a faint tingle alive through the mid-stage. The dry-down is where it earns its reputation: amberwood and vanilla pull it into warm, skin-close territory, projection tightening from loud to a confident personal cloud. Sillage trails long and distinctively. — Cool-weather daily wear for someone who wants presence without effort.

Potent, sensual and enigmatic, Farouche, an extrait de parfum inspired by Sauvage knows how to make an impression. Being a versatile scent, It is both well suited for casual daytime wear or for creating allure on a night out.…

Reddit-cited: Salvo Elixir
masculine

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.
masculine

Takes the aromatic-woody lane of Y EDP with a slight anise twist; the sage-geranium heart is well-rendered.
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Grapefruit-cardamom-tobacco structure in The One family; drier and more masculine than the D&G.
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The closest match, ALT Fragrances Farouche, scores a provisional accuracy 8 for $39–$49 — a small gap. For most buyers the dupe captures the scent; the original mainly buys you the bottle, the brand experience, and the last-phase nuance a budget formula tends to simplify.
The top dupe of Dior's Sauvage EDP is Farouche by ALT Fragrances, scoring 8/10 for accuracy and 7/10 for longevity. At $39, it's a 80% match to the $155 original — saving roughly $116 per bottle. Below: 4 more dupes scored across the same two dimensions, aggregated from Reddit r/fragranceclones, Fragrantica, and blind tests.
Based on community consensus, the highest-accuracy dupe for Sauvage EDP is Farouche by ALT Fragrances — a Spot-on match (8/10 accuracy, longevity 7/10). If you prioritize longevity over accuracy, sort the grid above by longevity to see the top performer on that axis.
Every dupe is rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores are aggregated from community consensus on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones, and Fragrantica. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.
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