Fragrance comparison

Sauvage vs Vodka Wild

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31,886 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sauvage

Dior · 2015

3.8631,601 votes

Rank #1,115 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

82%scent match

Very similar

Vodka Wild

Paris Elysees

3.99285 votes

Rank #17,589 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sauvage takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sauvage
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vodka Wild
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sauvage4/7

Vodka Wild3/7

Ratings & consensus: Vodka Wild
Community sentiment: Vodka Wild
Longevity: Sauvage
Sillage & projection: Sauvage
Value for money: Vodka Wild
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

Vodka WildParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 31,601 votes

Have 64%Had 21%Want 15%

3.99/ 5 · 285 votes

Have 58%Had 27%Want 15%

Category winnerVodka WildRating 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

34%Love

40%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

285 votes

Category winnerVodka WildMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySauvage

SillageSauvage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value92

Category winnerVodka WildBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

woody50%

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

lavender60%

woody50%

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 to 30 minutes

BergamotOrange

Heart2 to 3 hours

PepperBlack PepperLavenderPatchoulielemiVetiverGeranium

Base3 to 4 hours

AmbroxanCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vodka Wild, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall93

Winter67

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer93

Fall87

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Category winnerSauvageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,115

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2015

Reviews199

Overall rank#17,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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…

Reviews →

Vodka Wild by Paris Elysees delivers a crisp, everyday scent designed around brisk aromatics and sharp citrus. The fragrance opens with a vivid burst of bergamot and sweet orange, quickly followed by a punch of black pepper and clean lavender. As the middle notes unfold, geranium, elemi, vetiver, and patchouli introdu…

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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 Vodka Wild?

Sauvage takes 4 of 7 categories. Sauvage is rated 3.86/5 from 31,601 votes; Vodka Wild is rated 3.99/5 from 285 votes. Choose Sauvage for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vodka Wild for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sauvage or Vodka Wild?

Sauvage lasts longest (Sauvage 72/100, Vodka Wild 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sauvage or Vodka Wild?

Sauvage projects furthest (Sauvage 64/100, Vodka Wild 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sauvage and Vodka Wild smell similar?

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

Is Sauvage or Vodka Wild better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vodka Wild is the stronger pick. For winter, Sauvage is the stronger pick. Sauvage suits daytime wear; Vodka Wild suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sauvage and Vodka Wild?

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. Vodka Wild has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Black Pepper, Lavender and Patchouli, a base of Ambroxan, Cedar and Labdanum.