Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Dior Sauvage.
Nusuk Fawah costs £20.99 and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage costs £30, so Nusuk Fawah is £9.01 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 11 distinct notes listed across both (27%). Nusuk Fawah is EDP and listed as unisex, while The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Dior Sauvage.
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.
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.


| Nusuk Fawah | The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.7/10 · 1 review | 7.7/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £20.99 | £30 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Dior Sauvage | Dior Sauvage |
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
3 shared notes.
Nusuk Fawah lists Pink Pepper, Aromatic Lavender, Spicy Nutmeg and Amber that The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage does not.
The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage lists Pepper, Lavender, Geranium and Ambroxan that Nusuk Fawah does not.
Both share Woody, Fresh, Amber, Citrus, Aromatic, Lavender, Patchouli, Fresh spicy and Spicy. Nusuk Fawah also lists Sweet, Floral, Gourmand, Fruity, Earthy, Herbal, Metallic and Soapy. The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage also lists Mineral.
Both share Fresh, Modern, Classic and Masculine. Nusuk Fawah also lists Sweet, Bold, Warm, Gourmand and Confident. The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage also lists Clean and Powerful.
Both share Office, Daily and Gym. Nusuk Fawah also lists Evening, Autumn, Winter, Travel, Everyday and Cooler weather. The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage also lists Signature, Daytime, Casual and Year-round.
Nusuk Fawah lists Strong projection, Skin scent, Linear and Moderate to strong. The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage lists Versatile and Powerful.
Nusuk Fawah lists Spicy amber. The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage lists Blue aromatic.
Nusuk Fawah leads on lower price. They are level on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Nusuk Fawah has 1 community review and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage has 1.
Nusuk Fawah costs £20.99 and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage costs £30, so Nusuk Fawah is £9.01 cheaper.
Atlas ratings give Nusuk Fawah 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Atlas ratings give Nusuk Fawah 7.0 out of 10 for projection and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage 7.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Atlas ratings give Nusuk Fawah 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Atlas ratings give Nusuk Fawah 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
They share 3 notes: Bergamot, Patchouli and Vetiver.
Nusuk Fawah is tagged for Evening, Office, Autumn, Winter, Daily, Travel, Everyday, Gym and Cooler weather. 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.