Assaf Savage 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

Assaf Savage costs £96.96 and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir costs £19.99, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is £76.97 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 18 distinct notes listed across both (11%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Dior Sauvage.

Assaf Savage

Savage is a fresh spicy aromatic composition built around saffron, lavender and a cedarwood amber base, inspired by Dior Sauvage.

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.

Assaf Savage, dupe of Dior SauvageEmper Perfumes Legend Elixir, dupe of Dior Sauvage

Comparison

Assaf SavageEmper Perfumes Legend Elixir
Overall rating6.3/10 · 1 review7.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.5/107.0/10
Projection6.0/107.5/10
Scent accuracy5.5/108.5/10
Value for money7.0/108.0/10
Price£96.96£19.99
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byDior SauvageDior Sauvage

Notes Comparison

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

Assaf Savage

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Apple

Heart Notes

  • Sage
  • Lavender
  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Amber
  • Patchouli

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

Top Notes

  • Calabrian Bergamot
  • Black Pepper

Heart Notes

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

Base Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Cedar
  • Labdanum

Shared Notes

  • Lavender
  • Patchouli

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Assaf Savage lists Saffron, Apple, Sage, Rose, Cedarwood and Amber that Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir does not.

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir lists Calabrian Bergamot, Black Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Geranium, Elemi, Ambroxan, Cedar and Labdanum that Assaf Savage does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Assaf Savage

  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Rose

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Oud
  • Leather
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Fresh spicy
  • Spicy

Both share Fresh, Amber, Aromatic, Lavender and Patchouli. Assaf Savage also lists Rose. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Citrus, Oud, Leather, Fresh spicy and Spicy.

Vibes

Assaf Savage

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Warm

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern

Both share Fresh and Clean. Assaf Savage also lists Warm. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Modern.

Occasions

Assaf Savage

  • Daytime
  • Autumn

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Everyday

Both share Daytime. Assaf Savage also lists Autumn. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Office and Everyday.

Performance

Assaf Savage

  • Moderate projection
  • Versatile
  • Moderate longevity

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Strong projection
  • Versatile
  • Moderate to strong

Both share Versatile. Assaf Savage also lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Strong projection and Moderate to strong.

Style lane

Assaf Savage

  • Warm spicy

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Spicy aromatic

Assaf Savage lists Warm spicy. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir lists Spicy aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir (7.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir (8.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir (£19.99)

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Assaf Savage has 1 community review and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Assaf Savage or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?

Assaf Savage costs £96.96 and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir costs £19.99, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is £76.97 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Assaf Savage or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Savage 6.5 out of 10 for longevity and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 7.0 out of 10, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir rates higher.

Which projects more, Assaf Savage or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Savage 6.0 out of 10 for projection and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 7.5 out of 10, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir rates higher.

Which is closer to Dior Sauvage, Assaf Savage or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Savage 5.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 8.5 out of 10, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir rates higher.

Which is better value, Assaf Savage or Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Savage 7.0 out of 10 for value for money and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 8.0 out of 10, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir rates higher.

What notes do Assaf Savage and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir share?

They share 2 notes: Lavender and Patchouli.

Which occasions suit Assaf Savage and Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir?

Assaf Savage is tagged for Daytime and Autumn. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is tagged for Daytime, Office and Everyday.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Dior Sauvage vs Assaf Savage
  • Dior Sauvage vs Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

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See the full Legend Elixir breakdown

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