Fragrance comparison

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir vs Sandalo

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 232 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir

Dior · 2007

4.21195 votes

Rank #6,122 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Sandalo

Byblos

3.8737 votes

Rank #17,846 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Sandalo
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir4/7

Sandalo2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur CuirDior

SandaloByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 51%

3.87/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

Category winnerEau Sauvage Fraicheur CuirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

195 votes

31%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerEau Sauvage Fraicheur CuirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageEau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSandaloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

leather90%

amber80%

woody70%

animalic60%

aromatic50%

woody100%

citrus83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

patchouli30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi Lemon

Heart

Virginia Cedar

Base

LeatherAmber

Top

OrangeBitter OrangeRoseAmalfi Lemon

Heart

SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Amber. 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

Winter57

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night50

Category winnerSandaloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex19

Women6

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,122

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2007

Reviews22

Overall rank#17,846

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerEau Sauvage Fraicheur CuirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir opens with an invigorating splash of tart Amalfi lemon that smells like slicing fresh yellow citrus under the morning sun. Within minutes, the sharp citrus brightens dry Virginia cedarwood, creating a clean and crisp herbal wood profile. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a smooth bas…

Reviews →

Sandalo by Byblos is a woody, citrus-forward fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright amalfi lemon and bitter orange before settling into a heart of sandalwood, patchouli, and virginia cedar. This fragrance balances its woody base with a powdery, amber-driven dry-down that works best in casual settings …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir or Sandalo?

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir is rated 4.21/5 from 195 votes; Sandalo is rated 3.87/5 from 37 votes. Choose Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Sandalo for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir or Sandalo?

They last about the same: Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir 64/100, Sandalo 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir or Sandalo?

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir projects furthest (Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir 64/100, Sandalo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir and Sandalo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Amber.

Is Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir or Sandalo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sandalo is the stronger pick. For winter, Sandalo is the stronger pick. Sandalo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir and Sandalo?

Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, a base of Leather and Amber. Sandalo has top notes of Orange, Bitter Orange, Rose and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar, a base of Amber and Musk.