Dupe review · Montagne Parfums
La Ciel de Nuit
The Dior Sauvage profile, from Montagne Parfums.
- Smells like
- Dior Sauvage
- Price
- $40
- Size
- —
- Per 100ml
- —
- Original per 100ml
- $192
- Made by
- Montagne Parfums
The FragDNA review · on paper
La Ciel de Nuit: A Sparse Take on Sauvage
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- The opening promises a bright citrus spark tempered by a hot, peppery edge.
- Dry-down
- The dry‑down hints at a clean, musky ambergris‑like finish from ambroxan.
- Best for
- Citrus‑spice enthusiasts seeking a crisp, modern vibe
Montagne Parfums' La Ciel de Nuit lists calabrian bergamot, Sichuan pepper and ambroxan, mirroring the original Dior Sauvage in its inclusion of Sichuan pepper and ambroxan. The shared Sichuan pepper suggests a lingering, aromatic heat, while ambroxan points to a synthetic ambergris character that often provides a lingering, slightly sweet musk.
Compared with Sauvage, the dupe omits bergamot (replaced by calabrian bergamot), pepper, lavender, star anise, vanilla and cedar, leaving it without the aromatic herbaceous, sweet, and woody facets of the original. The absence of these notes may result in a composition that feels more streamlined and less complex, focusing mainly on citrus brightness and peppery spice.
The verdictOn paper, La Ciel de Nuit offers a pared‑down version of Sauvage, keeping the Sichuan pepper and ambroxan while dropping the richer spice and woody elements. It may appeal to those who prefer a lighter, more citrus‑driven composition.
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
On paper, La Ciel de Nuit is a strong bet if you want Sauvage for less.
Montagne Parfums lists 4 of the 8 notes in Sauvage's pyramid — bergamot, pepper, sichuan pepper and ambroxan. What it does not list: lavender, star anise, vanilla and cedar.
Strength: parfum, among the most concentrated formats a dupe comes in.
At $40 it costs 65% less than Sauvage.
Notes compared with Sauvage
in bothonly in the original+ only in La Ciel de Nuit
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Montagne Parfums 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
The original opens on bergamot and pepper, turns to Sichuan Pepper, lavender and star anise, and settles into Ambroxan, vanilla and cedar. That is the brief La Ciel de Nuit is working from.
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.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 42 twins of Dior Sauvage we can price, La Ciel de Nuit is number 40 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 La Ciel de Nuit
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In the forum
Start a discussion →Questions
What does Montagne Parfums La Ciel de Nuit 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 Montagne Parfums La Ciel de Nuit a dupe of Dior Sauvage?
Yes — Montagne Parfums sells it as its version of Dior Sauvage.
Where can I buy Montagne Parfums La Ciel de Nuit?
It is in stock at $40 — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.