Fragrance comparison

Freeze vs Sauvage

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 31,602 ratings analysed

Freeze

Marc Louis

5.001 votes

Rank #53,637 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

99%scent match

Very similar

Sauvage

Dior · 2015

3.8631,601 votes

Rank #1,219 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Freeze
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sauvage
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Freeze2/4

Sauvage2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreezeMarc Louis

SauvageDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 31,601 votes

Have 64%Had 21%Want 15%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

39%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

Share of community votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityFreeze

SillageSauvage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value44

Category winnerFreezeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

amber90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

woody50%

Scent match99%Very similar · both fresh spicy, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Sichuan PepperPink PepperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumVetiverelemi

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumAmbroxanCedar

Top

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart

Sichuan PepperLavenderPink PepperVetiverPatchouliGeraniumelemi

Base

AmbroxanCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Pepper, Sichuan Pepper and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Freeze, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer92

Fall93

Winter67

Day100

Night91

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 31%Date 18%Party 16%

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,219

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2015

Reviews199

Category winnerSauvageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Freeze by Marc Louis opens with an immediate surge of tart Calabrian bergamot and cracked black pepper. The opening spray has serious bite. Within fifteen minutes, that sharp citrus flash mellows into an aromatic heart of clean lavender, green geranium, and prickling Sichuan pepper. It is straightforward and remarkabl…

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Sauvage by Dior is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Sauvage was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is François Demachy. Top notes are Calabrian bergamot and Pepper; middle notes are Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium and elemi; base notes are Ambroxan, Cedar and Labd…

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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, Freeze or Sauvage?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Freeze is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sauvage is rated 3.86/5 from 31,601 votes. Choose Freeze for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sauvage for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Freeze or Sauvage?

Freeze lasts longest (Freeze 80/100, Sauvage 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Freeze or Sauvage?

Sauvage projects furthest (Sauvage 64/100, Freeze 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Freeze and Sauvage smell similar?

Very similar: a 99% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Pepper, Sichuan Pepper and Pink Pepper.

Is Freeze or Sauvage better for summer or winter?

Freeze suits daytime wear; Sauvage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Freeze and Sauvage?

Freeze has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Lavender, a base of Labdanum, Ambroxan and Cedar. Sauvage has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Cedar and Labdanum.