Fragrance comparison

Sauvage vs Beau Chevalier

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 31,601 ratings analysed

1 wins

Sauvage

Dior · 2015

3.8631,601 votes

Rank #1,132 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

95%scent match

Very similar

Beau Chevalier

kari

—0 votes

Rank #79,929 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sauvage takes 1 of 1 categories.

Sauvage
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Beau Chevalier
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character.

Sauvage1/1

Beau Chevalier0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Beau Chevalierkari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 31,601 votes

Have 64%Had 21%Want 15%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

woody50%

amber100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

citrus60%

musky50%

Scent match95%Very similar · both amber, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

BergamotPepper

Heart

LavenderVetiverelemiSichuan PepperPink PepperGeranium

Base

AmbroxanLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Pepper, Sichuan Pepper and Lavender. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,132

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2015

Reviews199

Overall rank#79,929

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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Beau Chevalier by kari offers a clean, peppery kick of bergamot that quickly transitions into a dry, aromatic cedar wood and sharp lavender base. Built for daily casual wear, it suits men seeking an uncomplicated, fresh woody profile. The composition maintains a crisp, office-safe presence without demanding too much a…

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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.

Do Sauvage and Beau Chevalier smell similar?

Very similar: a 95% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Pepper, Sichuan Pepper and Lavender.

Is Sauvage or Beau Chevalier better for summer or winter?

Sauvage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sauvage and Beau Chevalier?

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. Beau Chevalier has top notes of Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, elemi and Sichuan Pepper, a base of Ambroxan, Labdanum and Cedar.