Fragrance comparison

Sauvage vs Typhon

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 31,603 ratings analysed

Sauvage

Dior · 2015

3.8631,601 votes

Rank #1,219 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

82%scent match

Very similar

Typhon

Celebon

2.502 votes

Rank #67,886 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Sauvage2/4

Typhon2/4

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

TyphonCelebon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 31,601 votes

Have 64%Had 21%Want 15%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevitySauvage

SillageTyphon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTyphonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

woody50%

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

woody53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match82%Very similar · both fresh spicy, citrus 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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitPepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderSichuan PepperGeraniumPatchouliVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanCedar

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall93

Winter67

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,219

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2015

Reviews199

Overall rank#67,886

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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Celebon Typhon delivers an immediate rush of crisp bergamot and bitter grapefruit backed by a dry kick of crushed black pepper. It wastes no time getting to business. Within ten minutes, the citrus bite transitions into a clean barbershop heart of French lavender, minty geranium, and prickly Sichuan pepper. Earthy pat…

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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 Typhon?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sauvage is rated 3.86/5 from 31,601 votes; Typhon is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Sauvage for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Typhon for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sauvage or Typhon?

They last about the same: Sauvage 72/100, Typhon 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sauvage or Typhon?

Typhon projects furthest (Typhon 75/100, Sauvage 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sauvage and Typhon smell similar?

Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Pepper, Sichuan Pepper and Lavender.

Is Sauvage or Typhon better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sauvage and Typhon?

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. Typhon has top notes of Grapefruit, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Ambroxan and Cedar.