Dupe review · Copycat Fragrances
Sauvage
The Dior Sauvage profile, 85% cheaper per 100ml, from Copycat Fragrances.
- Smells like
- Dior Sauvage
- Price
- $29.15
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $29
- Original per 100ml
- $192
- Made by
- Copycat Fragrances
The FragDNA review · on paper
A Minimalist Take on Dior's Iconic Citrus‑Spice
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- The dupe advertises bergamot and Sichuan pepper, hinting at an opening that is bright and peppery.
- Dry-down
- With no base notes listed, the dry‑down remains undefined on paper, offering no clue to its lingering character.
- Best for
- Those seeking a crisp, pepper‑forward burst
Copycat Fragrances Sauvage presents a starkly pared‑down palette, listing only bergamot and Sichuan pepper. This suggests a fragrance that leans heavily on citrus sparkle and a distinctive, warm spice, echoing the initial impression of Dior Sauvage but without the additional layers of pepper, lavender, star anise, Ambroxan, vanilla or cedar that the original supplies.
On paper, the dupe’s simplicity translates to a very narrow scent story, lacking any declared base to anchor the composition. Priced at $29 per 100 ml versus Dior’s $192, it offers a budget‑friendly option for those who value the top‑note concept alone, though the absence of deeper accords leaves the overall evolution of the scent uncertain.
The verdictOn paper, the dupe captures only the citrus‑spice opening of Dior Sauvage and omits all the supporting heart and base ingredients, making it a very limited interpretation that may appeal to shoppers focused solely on the initial bright‑spicy impression.
Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Sauvage scores 6.8 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Sauvage.
Copycat Fragrances describes it with bergamot and sichuan pepper — a different vocabulary from Sauvage's pyramid, so judge it on the votes below as much as the notes.
At $29 per 100ml it costs 85% less than Sauvage — the 8th cheapest of 33 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Copycat Fragrances publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
Dior Sauvage is bergamot and pepper at first, Sichuan Pepper, lavender and star anise at its heart and Ambroxan, vanilla and cedar at the end. Copycat Fragrances set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
Top
- bergamot
- pepper
Heart
- Sichuan Pepper
- lavender
- star anise
Base
- Ambroxan
- vanilla
- cedar
For the untamed everyday. Bergamot and pepper crack over ambroxan and vanilla — raw, radiant and impossible to ignore.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 42 twins of Dior Sauvage we can price, Sauvage is number 8 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Ajmal Zeal $19/100ml
- 02 Paris Corner Saviour $22/100ml
- 03 Pendora Scents Saviour $22/100ml
- 04 Riiffs Bleu Absolu $23/100ml
- 05 Kunooz Ahmed EDP Perfume $25/100ml
- 06 Kunooz Ahmed $25/100ml
- 07 Lattafa Asad $25/100ml
- 08 Copycat Fragrances Sauvage $29/100ml
- 09 The Essence Vault Sauvage $32/100ml
- 10 Rayhaan Nocturno $32/100ml
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The community
What people say about Sauvage
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Copycat Fragrances Sauvage smell like?
It is built to smell like Dior Sauvage — bergamot and pepper up top, Sichuan Pepper, lavender and star anise in the heart, Ambroxan, vanilla and cedar in the base.
Is Copycat Fragrances Sauvage a dupe of Dior Sauvage?
Yes — Copycat Fragrances sells it as its version of Dior Sauvage.
How much cheaper is Copycat Fragrances Sauvage than Dior Sauvage?
85% less per 100ml: about $29 per 100ml against $192 for the original.
Where can I buy Copycat Fragrances Sauvage?
It is in stock at $29.15 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.