Assaf Savage vs Nusuk Fawah

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 Nusuk Fawah costs £20.99, so Nusuk Fawah is £75.97 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 13 distinct notes listed across both (15%). Assaf Savage is EDP and listed as masculine, while Nusuk Fawah is EDP and listed as unisex. 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.

Nusuk Fawah

Nusuk Fawah sits squarely in the fresh spicy amber lane, built as an accessible take on the Dior Sauvage archetype that made bergamot, pepper and ambery vetiver the default grammar of modern masculine perfumery.

Assaf Savage, dupe of Dior SauvageNusuk Fawah, dupe of Dior Sauvage

Comparison

Assaf SavageNusuk Fawah
Overall rating6.3/10 · 1 review7.7/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.5/107.5/10
Projection6.0/107.0/10
Scent accuracy5.5/108.0/10
Value for money7.0/108.5/10
Price£96.96£20.99
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineUnisex
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

Nusuk Fawah

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Aromatic Lavender
  • Spicy Nutmeg

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Amber
  • Vetiver

Shared Notes

  • Amber
  • Patchouli

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Assaf Savage lists Saffron, Apple, Sage, Lavender, Rose and Cedarwood that Nusuk Fawah does not.

Nusuk Fawah lists Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Aromatic Lavender, Spicy Nutmeg and Vetiver that Assaf Savage does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Assaf Savage

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

Nusuk Fawah

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Earthy
  • Herbal
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Metallic
  • Soapy
  • Fresh spicy
  • Spicy

Both share Fresh, Amber, Aromatic, Lavender and Patchouli. Assaf Savage also lists Rose. Nusuk Fawah also lists Sweet, Woody, Floral, Citrus, Gourmand, Fruity, Earthy, Herbal, Metallic, Soapy, Fresh spicy and Spicy.

Vibes

Assaf Savage

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Warm

Nusuk Fawah

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
  • Confident

Both share Fresh and Warm. Assaf Savage also lists Clean. Nusuk Fawah also lists Sweet, Bold, Modern, Classic, Masculine, Gourmand and Confident.

Occasions

Assaf Savage

  • Daytime
  • Autumn

Nusuk Fawah

  • Evening
  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Daily
  • Travel
  • Everyday
  • Gym
  • Cooler weather

Both share Autumn. Assaf Savage also lists Daytime. Nusuk Fawah also lists Evening, Office, Winter, Daily, Travel, Everyday, Gym and Cooler weather.

Performance

Assaf Savage

  • Moderate projection
  • Versatile
  • Moderate longevity

Nusuk Fawah

  • Strong projection
  • Skin scent
  • Linear
  • Moderate to strong

Assaf Savage lists Moderate projection, Versatile and Moderate longevity. Nusuk Fawah lists Strong projection, Skin scent, Linear and Moderate to strong.

Style lane

Assaf Savage

  • Warm spicy

Nusuk Fawah

  • Spicy amber

Assaf Savage lists Warm spicy. Nusuk Fawah lists Spicy amber.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Nusuk Fawah (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Nusuk Fawah (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Nusuk Fawah (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Nusuk Fawah (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Nusuk Fawah (£20.99)

Nusuk Fawah 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 Nusuk Fawah has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Assaf Savage or Nusuk Fawah?

Assaf Savage costs £96.96 and Nusuk Fawah costs £20.99, so Nusuk Fawah is £75.97 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Assaf Savage or Nusuk Fawah?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Savage 6.5 out of 10 for longevity and Nusuk Fawah 7.5 out of 10, so Nusuk Fawah rates higher.

Which projects more, Assaf Savage or Nusuk Fawah?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Savage 6.0 out of 10 for projection and Nusuk Fawah 7.0 out of 10, so Nusuk Fawah rates higher.

Which is closer to Dior Sauvage, Assaf Savage or Nusuk Fawah?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Savage 5.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Nusuk Fawah 8.0 out of 10, so Nusuk Fawah rates higher.

Which is better value, Assaf Savage or Nusuk Fawah?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Savage 7.0 out of 10 for value for money and Nusuk Fawah 8.5 out of 10, so Nusuk Fawah rates higher.

What notes do Assaf Savage and Nusuk Fawah share?

They share 2 notes: Amber and Patchouli.

Which occasions suit Assaf Savage and Nusuk Fawah?

Assaf Savage is tagged for Daytime and Autumn. Nusuk Fawah is tagged for Evening, Office, Autumn, Winter, Daily, Travel, Everyday, Gym and Cooler weather.

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

Compare with the original

  • Dior Sauvage vs Assaf Savage
  • Dior Sauvage vs Nusuk Fawah

See the full Savage breakdown

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