Tirrenico vs Eau Sauvage Extreme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tirrenico takes 4 of 7 categories.
TirrenicoChoose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau Sauvage ExtremeChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tirrenico4/7
Eau Sauvage Extreme3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau Sauvage Extreme
- Community sentiment
- Eau Sauvage Extreme
- Longevity
- Tirrenico
- Sillage & projection
- Tirrenico
- Value for money
- Tirrenico
- Versatility
- Tirrenico
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau Sauvage Extreme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TirrenicoProfumi del ForteEau Sauvage ExtremeDiorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 179 votes
Have 25%Had 18%Want 57%
4.19/ 5 · 1,198 votes
Have 44%Had 24%Want 31%
Category winnerEau Sauvage ExtremeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
37%Like
2%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
179 votes
45%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
1,198 votes
Category winnerEau Sauvage ExtremeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTirrenico
SillageTirrenico
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTirrenicoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
marine92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
woody69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
lavender69%
earthy61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Sea NotesSicilian Bitter OrangeBergamotWoody Notes
Heart2 to 4 hours
FennelBasilFruity NotesElemi resinJasmine
Base4 to 8 hours
OakmossSandalwoodWhite Musk
Top
LemonLavenderBergamotBasilPatchouliFruity Notes
Heart
RosemaryBay LeafCorianderSandalwoodAldehydesJasmineOrris Root
Base
OakmossCedarMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Fruity Notes and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tirrenico, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring47
Summer100
Fall12
Winter3
Day100
Night17
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter41
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTirrenicoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,878
PerfumerMaria Candida Gentile
Launched—
Reviews25
Overall rank#978
PerfumerNot listed
Launched1984
Reviews147
Category winnerEau Sauvage ExtremeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTirrenico opens with a brisk rush of sea notes paired with tart Sicilian bitter orange and crisp bergamot. Rather than a gentle aquatic mist, this fragrance leans heavily into an authentic coastal atmosphere supported by dry woody notes and sun-baked herbs. Fennel and basil form an aromatic core that feels savoury and…
Reviews →Eau Sauvage Extreme by Dior takes the sunny citrus signature of the original 1966 classic and turns it into a deep, earthy green blend. It kicks off with a sharp splash of tart lemon and bitter bergamot, quickly joined by fresh garden basil and soothing lavender. As the initial brightness settles, warm cedar, dark pat…
Reviews →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, Tirrenico or Eau Sauvage Extreme?
Tirrenico takes 4 of 7 categories. Tirrenico is rated 3.78/5 from 179 votes; Eau Sauvage Extreme is rated 4.19/5 from 1,198 votes. Choose Tirrenico for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau Sauvage Extreme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Tirrenico or Eau Sauvage Extreme?
They last about the same: Tirrenico 73/100, Eau Sauvage Extreme 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Tirrenico or Eau Sauvage Extreme?
Projection is very close: Tirrenico 63/100, Eau Sauvage Extreme 62/100 for sillage.
Do Tirrenico and Eau Sauvage Extreme smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Fruity Notes and Jasmine.
Is Tirrenico or Eau Sauvage Extreme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tirrenico is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Sauvage Extreme is the stronger pick. Tirrenico suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tirrenico and Eau Sauvage Extreme?
Tirrenico has top notes of Sea Notes, Sicilian Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Woody Notes, heart notes of Fennel, Basil, Fruity Notes and Elemi resin, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood and White Musk. Eau Sauvage Extreme has top notes of Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Rosemary, Bay Leaf, Coriander and Sandalwood, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Musk and Amber.
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