ALT. Fragrances Farouche vs The Essence Vault No. 197 - Inspired by Sauvage

The Scent Atlas community has tested both. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Dior Sauvage.

ALT. Fragrances Farouche — dupe of Dior SauvageThe Essence Vault No. 197 - Inspired by Sauvage — dupe of Dior Sauvage

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances FaroucheThe Essence Vault No. 197 - Inspired by Sauvage
Overall rating8.3/10 · 1 review7.7/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/107.5/10
Projection8.0/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.5/108.0/10
Value for money8.2/108.5/10
Price£39£30
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byDior SauvageDior Sauvage

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

ALT. Fragrances Farouche

Top Notes

  • Calabrian Bergamot
  • Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Sichuan Pepper
  • Lavender
  • Pink Pepper
  • Vetiver
  • Patchouli
  • Geranium
  • Elemi

Base Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Cedar
  • Labdanum

The Essence Vault No. 197 - Inspired by Sauvage

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Lavender
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Vetiver
  • Patchouli

Shared Notes

  • Pepper
  • Lavender
  • Vetiver
  • Patchouli
  • Geranium
  • Ambroxan

6 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Farouche (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Farouche (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Farouche (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins The Essence Vault No. 197 - Inspired by Sauvage (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins The Essence Vault No. 197 - Inspired by Sauvage (£30)

See the full Farouche breakdown

See the full No. 197 - Inspired by Sauvage breakdown

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