Fragrance comparison

Sauvage vs Alkindus No.2

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 31,602 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sauvage

Dior · 2015

3.8631,601 votes

Rank #1,116 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

Alkindus No.2

Alkindus Fragrances

5.001 votes

Rank #67,254 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sauvage takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sauvage
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alkindus No.2
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Sauvage3/4

Alkindus No.21/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sauvage
Sillage & projection: Sauvage
Value for money: Alkindus No.2
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

SauvageDior

Alkindus No.2Alkindus Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 31,601 votes

Have 64%Had 21%Want 15%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

Share of community votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevitySauvage

SillageSauvage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAlkindus No.2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

woody50%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match79%Very similar · both citrus, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart

Sichuan PepperLavenderPink PepperVetiverPatchouliGeraniumelemi

Base

AmbroxanCedarLabdanum

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Sichuan PepperelemiPink PepperVetiverPatchouliLavender

Base

AmberCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Sichuan Pepper, Lavender and Pink Pepper. 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

Summer92

Fall93

Winter67

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,116

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2015

Reviews199

Overall rank#67,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSauvageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Alkindus No.2 by Alkindus Fragrances is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Alkindus No.2 was launched in 2021. Top note is Bergamot; middle notes are Sichuan Pepper, elemi, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli and Lavender; base notes are Amber, Cedar and Labdanum.

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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, Sauvage or Alkindus No.2?

Sauvage takes 3 of 4 categories. Sauvage is rated 3.86/5 from 31,601 votes; Alkindus No.2 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sauvage for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alkindus No.2 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sauvage or Alkindus No.2?

Sauvage lasts longest (Sauvage 72/100, Alkindus No.2 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sauvage or Alkindus No.2?

Sauvage projects furthest (Sauvage 64/100, Alkindus No.2 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sauvage and Alkindus No.2 smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Sichuan Pepper, Lavender and Pink Pepper.

Is Sauvage or Alkindus No.2 better for summer or winter?

Sauvage suits daytime wear; Alkindus No.2 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sauvage and Alkindus No.2?

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. Alkindus No.2 has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, elemi, Pink Pepper and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Cedar and Labdanum.