ALT. Fragrances Farouche vs Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Dior Sauvage.
At a glance
ALT. Fragrances Farouche costs £39 and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir costs £19.99, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is £19.01 cheaper. They share 11 notes out of 13 distinct notes listed across both (85%). ALT. Fragrances Farouche is Extrait and listed as masculine, while Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Dior Sauvage.
ALT. Fragrances Farouche
Farouche is ALT. Fragrances' best selling men's release and its direct comparison to Dior Sauvage, the fragrance that has defined the modern mainstream masculine category since 2015.
Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
Legend Elixir is a modern fougere in Emper's Legend line, and its note pyramid matches Dior Sauvage's own published structure note for note rather than loosely, which is treated here as strong enough evidence to name Sauvage as the inspiration even without a retailer explicitly using the word dupe.
Comparison
| ALT. Fragrances Farouche | Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.3/10 · 1 review | 7.8/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Projection | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Value for money | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £39 | £19.99 |
| Concentration | Extrait | EDP |
| Gender | Masculine | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Dior Sauvage | Dior Sauvage |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
ALT. Fragrances Farouche
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
- Calabrian Bergamot
- Sichuan Pepper
- Lavender
- Pink Pepper
- Vetiver
- Patchouli
- Geranium
- Elemi
- Ambroxan
- Cedar
- Labdanum
11 shared notes.
How the notes differ
ALT. Fragrances Farouche lists Pepper that Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir does not.
Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir lists Black Pepper that ALT. Fragrances Farouche does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
ALT. Fragrances Farouche
Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
Both share Lavender and Patchouli. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Fresh, Amber, Citrus, Oud, Leather, Aromatic, Fresh spicy and Spicy.
Vibes
ALT. Fragrances Farouche
Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
Both share Fresh and Modern. ALT. Fragrances Farouche also lists Masculine. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Clean.
Occasions
ALT. Fragrances Farouche
Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
Both share Daytime, Office and Everyday. ALT. Fragrances Farouche also lists Signature, Evening, Social and Night out.
Performance
ALT. Fragrances Farouche
Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
ALT. Fragrances Farouche lists Long lasting and Sillage. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir lists Strong projection, Versatile and Moderate to strong.
Style lane
ALT. Fragrances Farouche
Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
ALT. Fragrances Farouche lists Spicy amber. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir lists Spicy aromatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Farouche (8.5/10)
- Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Farouche (8.0/10)
- Scent accuracy: Tie (8.5/10)
- Value for money: Wins ALT. Fragrances Farouche (8.2/10)
- Price: Wins Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir (£19.99)
ALT. Fragrances Farouche leads on longevity, projection and value for money, while Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir leads on lower price. They are level on scent accuracy.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Farouche has 1 community review and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Farouche or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?
ALT. Fragrances Farouche costs £39 and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir costs £19.99, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is £19.01 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Farouche or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Farouche 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 7.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Farouche rates higher.
Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Farouche or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Farouche 8.0 out of 10 for projection and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 7.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Farouche rates higher.
Which is closer to Dior Sauvage, ALT. Fragrances Farouche or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Farouche 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Farouche or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?
Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Farouche 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 8.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Farouche rates higher.
What notes do ALT. Fragrances Farouche and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir share?
They share 11 notes: Calabrian Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium, Elemi, Ambroxan, Cedar and Labdanum.
Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Farouche and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?
ALT. Fragrances Farouche is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Office, Everyday and Night out. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is tagged for Daytime, Office and Everyday.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.