Eau Sauvage vs Tirrenico
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tirrenico takes 4 of 7 categories.
Eau SauvageChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
TirrenicoChoose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau Sauvage3/7
Tirrenico4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau Sauvage
- Community sentiment
- Eau Sauvage
- Longevity
- Tirrenico
- Sillage & projection
- Tirrenico
- Value for money
- Tirrenico
- Versatility
- Tirrenico
- 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 SauvageDiorTirrenicoProfumi del ForteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 6,125 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
3.78/ 5 · 179 votes
Have 25%Had 18%Want 57%
Category winnerEau SauvageRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
36%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
6,125 votes
34%Love
37%Like
2%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
179 votes
Category winnerEau SauvageMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTirrenico
SillageTirrenico
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTirrenicoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus90%
fresh spicy80%
woody70%
earthy60%
green50%
aromatic100%
marine92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
woody69%
fresh61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamotBasilRosemaryCarawayFruity Notes
Heart
JasmineCorianderCarnationPatchouliOrris RootSandalwoodRoseLavender
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
Sea NotesSicilian Bitter OrangeBergamotWoody Notes
Heart2 to 4 hours
FennelBasilFruity NotesElemi resinJasmine
Base4 to 8 hours
OakmossSandalwoodWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Fruity Notes and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tirrenico, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring47
Summer100
Fall12
Winter3
Day100
Night17
Category winnerTirrenicoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,417
PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska
Launched1966
Reviews208
Overall rank#13,878
PerfumerMaria Candida Gentile
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerEau SauvageHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDior 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…
Reviews →Tirrenico opens with a brisk rush of sea notes paired with tart Sicilian bitter orange and crisp bergamot. Rather than a gentle aquatic mist, this fragrance leans heavily into an authentic coastal atmosphere supported by dry woody notes and sun-baked herbs. Fennel and basil form an aromatic core that feels savoury and…
Reviews →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 Tirrenico?
Tirrenico takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau Sauvage is rated 4.23/5 from 6,125 votes; Tirrenico is rated 3.78/5 from 179 votes. Choose Eau Sauvage for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tirrenico for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau Sauvage or Tirrenico?
Tirrenico lasts longest (Tirrenico 73/100, Eau Sauvage 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau Sauvage or Tirrenico?
Tirrenico projects furthest (Tirrenico 63/100, Eau Sauvage 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau Sauvage and Tirrenico smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Fruity Notes and Jasmine.
Is Eau Sauvage or Tirrenico better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tirrenico is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Sauvage is the stronger pick. Tirrenico suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau Sauvage and Tirrenico?
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. Tirrenico has top notes of Sea Notes, Sicilian Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Woody Notes, heart notes of Fennel, Basil, Fruity Notes and Elemi resin, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood and White Musk.
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