Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir vs The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Dior Sauvage.

At a glance

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir costs £19.99 and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage costs £30, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is £10.01 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (36%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. Both are 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.

The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage

No. 197 is a sharp modern blue masculine fragrance that confidently recreates the unmistakable Dior Sauvage DNA through bright bergamot, dry pepper, aromatic lavender, and an ambroxan heavy woody finish.

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir, dupe of Dior SauvageThe Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage, dupe of Dior Sauvage

Comparison

Emper Perfumes Legend ElixirThe Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.7/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.0/107.5/10
Projection7.5/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.5/108.0/10
Value for money8.0/108.5/10
Price£19.99£30
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byDior SauvageDior Sauvage

Notes Comparison

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

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

The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Lavender
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Vetiver
  • Patchouli

Shared Notes

  • Lavender
  • Vetiver
  • Patchouli
  • Geranium
  • Ambroxan

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir lists Calabrian Bergamot, Black Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Elemi, Cedar and Labdanum that The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage does not.

The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage lists Bergamot and Pepper that Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

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

The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Mineral
  • Fresh spicy
  • Spicy

Both share Fresh, Amber, Citrus, Aromatic, Lavender, Patchouli, Fresh spicy and Spicy. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Oud and Leather. The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage also lists Woody and Mineral.

Vibes

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern

The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Powerful
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Masculine

Both share Fresh, Clean and Modern. The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage also lists Powerful, Classic and Masculine.

Occasions

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Everyday

The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage

  • Signature
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Daily
  • Gym
  • Year-round

Both share Daytime and Office. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Everyday. The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage also lists Signature, Casual, Daily, Gym and Year-round.

Performance

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Strong projection
  • Versatile
  • Moderate to strong

The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage

  • Versatile
  • Powerful

Both share Versatile. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir also lists Strong projection and Moderate to strong. The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage also lists Powerful.

Style lane

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir

  • Spicy aromatic

The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage

  • Blue aromatic

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir lists Spicy aromatic. The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage lists Blue aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir (£19.99)

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir leads on projection, scent accuracy and lower price, while The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage leads on longevity and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir has 1 community review and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir or The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage?

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir costs £19.99 and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage costs £30, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is £10.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir or The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage?

Atlas ratings give Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 7.0 out of 10 for longevity and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage 7.5 out of 10, so The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage rates higher.

Which projects more, Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir or The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage?

Atlas ratings give Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 7.5 out of 10 for projection and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage 7.0 out of 10, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir rates higher.

Which is closer to Dior Sauvage, Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir or The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage?

Atlas ratings give Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage 8.0 out of 10, so Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir rates higher.

Which is better value, Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir or The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage?

Atlas ratings give Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage 8.5 out of 10, so The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage rates higher.

What notes do Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage share?

They share 5 notes: Lavender, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium and Ambroxan.

Which occasions suit Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage?

Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir is tagged for Daytime, Office and Everyday. The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage is tagged for Signature, Daytime, Casual, Office, Daily, Gym and Year-round.

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

Compare with the original

  • Dior Sauvage vs Emper Perfumes Legend Elixir
  • Dior Sauvage vs The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage

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