Nusuk Fawah 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

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

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.

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.

Nusuk Fawah, dupe of Dior SauvageThe Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage, dupe of Dior Sauvage

Comparison

Nusuk FawahThe Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage
Overall rating7.7/10 · 1 review7.7/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/107.5/10
Projection7.0/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.0/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£20.99£30
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byDior SauvageDior Sauvage

Notes Comparison

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

Nusuk Fawah

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Aromatic Lavender
  • Spicy Nutmeg

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Amber
  • Vetiver

The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Lavender
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Vetiver
  • Patchouli

Shared Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Patchouli
  • Vetiver

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

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.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Nusuk Fawah

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

The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage

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

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.

Vibes

Nusuk Fawah

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

The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage

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

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.

Occasions

Nusuk Fawah

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

The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage

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

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.

Performance

Nusuk Fawah

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

The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage

  • Versatile
  • Powerful

Nusuk Fawah lists Strong projection, Skin scent, Linear and Moderate to strong. The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage lists Versatile and Powerful.

Style lane

Nusuk Fawah

  • Spicy amber

The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage

  • Blue aromatic

Nusuk Fawah lists Spicy amber. The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage lists Blue aromatic.

Quick verdict

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Nusuk Fawah or The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage?

Nusuk Fawah costs £20.99 and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage costs £30, so Nusuk Fawah is £9.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Nusuk Fawah or The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage?

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.

Which projects more, Nusuk Fawah or The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage?

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.

Which is closer to Dior Sauvage, Nusuk Fawah or The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage?

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.

Which is better value, Nusuk Fawah or The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage?

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.

What notes do Nusuk Fawah and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage share?

They share 3 notes: Bergamot, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Which occasions suit Nusuk Fawah and The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage?

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.

Compare with the original

  • Dior Sauvage vs Nusuk Fawah
  • Dior Sauvage vs The Essence Vault No. 197, Inspired by Sauvage

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