Fragrance comparison

Eau Sauvage vs Black Cash

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,135 ratings analysed

Eau Sauvage

Dior · 1966

4.236,125 votes

Rank #1,447 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Black Cash

Alta Moda

4.0010 votes

Rank #56,712 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cash takes 3 of 5 categories.

Eau Sauvage
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Black Cash
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eau Sauvage2/5

Black Cash3/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau Sauvage
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Cash
Sillage & projection: Black Cash
Value for money: Black Cash
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Sauvage

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Eau SauvageDior

Black CashAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 6,125 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 22%Want 64%

Category winnerEau SauvageRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

6,125 votes

50%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cash

SillageBlack Cash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value70

Category winnerBlack CashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

earthy60%

green50%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

conifer53%

herbal42%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LemonBergamotBasilRosemaryCarawayFruity Notes

Heart

JasmineCorianderCarnationPatchouliOrris RootSandalwoodRoseLavender

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskAmber

Top

LavenderLemonArtemisiaRosemaryLemon VerbenaMintBergamotBasil

Heart

WormwoodJuniperCinnamonCorianderAngelicaCarnationJasmine

Base

Balsam FirPine needlesOakmossLeatherSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Basil and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,447

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched1966

Reviews208

Overall rank#56,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau SauvageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Eau Sauvage opens with a bright splash of tart lemon, bitter bergamot, and crushed rosemary. This French staple balances sharp citrus with an aromatic heart of basil, lavender, and gentle jasmine before settling into an earthy base of vetiver and oakmoss. It smells like clean luxury bar soap, crisp morning air, a…

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Black Cash by Alta Moda is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Bergamot, Basil and Pineapple; middle notes are Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon, Coriander, Angelica, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss, Leather, S…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau Sauvage or Black Cash?

Black Cash takes 3 of 5 categories. Eau Sauvage is rated 4.23/5 from 6,125 votes; Black Cash is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Eau Sauvage for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Black Cash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Sauvage or Black Cash?

Black Cash lasts longest (Black Cash 80/100, Eau Sauvage 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Sauvage or Black Cash?

Black Cash projects furthest (Black Cash 72/100, Eau Sauvage 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Sauvage and Black Cash smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Basil and Rosemary.

Is Eau Sauvage or Black Cash better for summer or winter?

Black Cash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Sauvage and Black Cash?

Eau Sauvage has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Basil and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander, Carnation and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Black Cash has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon and Coriander, a base of Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss and Leather.