Fragrance comparison

Sauvage vs Spicebomb Extreme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 47,090 ratings analysed

Sauvage

Dior · 2015

3.8631,601 votes

Rank #1,219 Fresh SpicyAmber

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0%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Spicebomb Extreme

Viktor&Rolf

4.5015,489 votes

Rank #23,215 VanillaTobacco

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spicebomb Extreme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sauvage
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spicebomb Extreme
Choose it for a vanilla and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Sauvage2/7

Spicebomb Extreme5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SauvageDior

Spicebomb ExtremeViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 31,601 votes

Have 64%Had 21%Want 15%

4.50/ 5 · 15,489 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerSpicebomb ExtremeRating 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

68%Love

21%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

15,489 votes

Category winnerSpicebomb ExtremeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySpicebomb Extreme

SillageSpicebomb Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value53

Category winnerSpicebomb ExtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

amber90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

woody50%

vanilla100%

tobacco86%

warm spicy72%

sweet58%

cinnamon44%

powdery30%

Scent match0%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top

Calabrian bergamotPepper

Heart

Sichuan PepperLavenderPink PepperVetiverPatchouliGeraniumelemi

Base

AmbroxanCedarLabdanum

Notes

VanillaTobaccoCinnamonCuminBourbon WhiskeySaffron

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalNo shared notesNote 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

Spring17

Summer8

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSauvageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,219

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2015

Reviews199

Overall rank#23,215

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Jean-Christophe Hérault

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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Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Extreme commands attention immediately with a dense blast of black pepper and hot caraway, setting a heavy, warming tone. As the fragrance warms on skin, the harsh spices soften into a thick, sweet tobacco leaf note, wrapped in a dark, rich bourbon vanilla. It is a loud, cozy option built specifi…

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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, Sauvage or Spicebomb Extreme?

Spicebomb Extreme takes 5 of 7 categories. Sauvage is rated 3.86/5 from 31,601 votes; Spicebomb Extreme is rated 4.50/5 from 15,489 votes. Choose Sauvage for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spicebomb Extreme for a vanilla and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sauvage or Spicebomb Extreme?

Spicebomb Extreme lasts longest (Spicebomb Extreme 76/100, Sauvage 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sauvage or Spicebomb Extreme?

Spicebomb Extreme projects furthest (Spicebomb Extreme 67/100, Sauvage 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sauvage and Spicebomb Extreme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 0% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords.

Is Sauvage or Spicebomb Extreme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sauvage and Spicebomb Extreme?

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. Spicebomb Extreme features Vanilla, Tobacco, Cinnamon, Cumin and Bourbon Whiskey.