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The closest Arabian alternatives to Dior Sauvage share its bergamot, pepper, lavender and ambroxan, or the Elixir's spice and amber. Fragrance communities often name Lattafa Asad for Sauvage Elixir. Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I keeps bergamot, lavender and ambroxan. Afnan 9 PM is sweeter. Qadr by Sara Sakina shares cardamom, labdanum and vanilla and is darker.
Key takeaways
Sauvage is an aromatic, peppery fragrance for men from Dior, released in 2015. The Eau de Toilette lists Calabrian bergamot and pepper on top, Sichuan pepper, lavender, pink pepper, vetiver, patchouli, geranium and elemi in the heart, and ambroxan, cedar and labdanum in the base (Sauvage note list). The 2018 Eau de Parfum lists bergamot, Sichuan pepper, lavender, star anise, nutmeg, ambroxan and vanilla. Sauvage Elixir, from 2021, is spicier: grapefruit, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom, then lavender, then licorice, sandalwood, amber, patchouli and vetiver.
These perfumes on our shelves share notes with Sauvage; Elixir and Eau de Parfum notes are marked, and the rest are from the Eau de Toilette.
| Perfume | Shared with Sauvage | Different | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asad by Lattafa | Pepper, patchouli, labdanum; amber (Elixir); vanilla (Eau de Parfum) | Tobacco, pineapple, coffee, iris, benzoin; no lavender or ambroxan | Eau de parfum |
| 9 PM by Afnan | Bergamot, patchouli; cinnamon, amber (Elixir); vanilla (Eau de Parfum) | Lavandin, apple, orange blossom, tonka; no pepper or ambroxan | Eau de parfum |
| Art of Arabia I by Lattafa Pride | Bergamot, lavender, ambroxan; cinnamon (Elixir) | Mint, black tea, ginger, frankincense; no pepper | Eau de parfum |
| Island Dreams by Khadlaj | Bergamot, ambroxan; grapefruit (Elixir) | Ginger, musk; no pepper or lavender | Extrait de parfum |
| Qadr by Sara Sakina | Labdanum; cardamom (Elixir); vanilla (Eau de Parfum) | Saffron, boozy notes, cade, suede, coffee, tonka; no lavender, pepper or ambroxan | Extrait de parfum |
Fragrance communities and reviewers often name Lattafa Asad for Sauvage Elixir, and some reviewers list it for the original too. It shares black pepper, patchouli and labdanum with the Eau de Toilette, amber and patchouli with the Elixir, and vanilla with the Eau de Parfum. Tobacco, pineapple, coffee, iris and benzoin make it sweeter and darker, with no lavender or ambroxan. Choose it if you prefer the warmth of the Elixir. It is an eau de parfum.
Some reviewers list Afnan 9 PM as an alternative to Sauvage. It shares bergamot and patchouli with the Eau de Toilette, cinnamon, amber and patchouli with the Elixir, and vanilla with the Eau de Parfum. Its lavandin is a lavender hybrid. Apple, lily of the valley, orange blossom and tonka bean make it sweeter and more floral, with no pepper or ambroxan. Choose it if you want a sweeter scent. It is an eau de parfum.
Art of Arabia I is a pick based on shared notes: bergamot, lavender and ambroxan, three notes found in both the Sauvage Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum, plus cinnamon with the Elixir. Mint, black tea, ginger and frankincense set it apart, and it has no pepper. Choose it if you like the fresh side of Sauvage and want tea and incense too. It is an eau de parfum from the Lattafa Pride line.
Island Dreams is another pick based on notes, with a short published list: bergamot and ginger, then grapefruit, then ambroxan and musk. It shares bergamot and ambroxan with the Sauvage Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum, and grapefruit with the Elixir. With no lavender or pepper, it is a cleaner citrus and musk scent. Choose it if you want the bright opening without the pepper. It is an extrait de parfum.
Qadr is our own perfume, so we will be clear about where it fits. It shares only a few published notes with the Sauvage line: cardamom with the Elixir, labdanum with the Eau de Toilette and vanilla with the Eau de Parfum. It adds saffron, boozy notes, smoky cade, suede, coffee and tonka, with no lavender, pepper or ambroxan, so it is darker and sweeter. Choose it if you like the spiced side of the Elixir and want something smokier. It is an extrait de parfum with our 10 to 12 hour longevity guarantee, and there is a 5 ml tester.
01Top notes
The opening
The first impression, in the opening minutes.
02Heart notes
The heart
It settles on your skin and shows its character.
03Base notes
The drydown
What lingers on skin and clothes for hours.
It depends on the version. By published notes, Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I fits the Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum best, sharing bergamot, lavender and ambroxan. Fragrance communities and reviewers often name Lattafa Asad, especially for Sauvage Elixir. Reviewers also list Armaf Club de Nuit Urban Man Elixir, which is not currently stocked.
No. Qadr is an original perfume mixed by Aymane Zerzkhane for Sara Sakina. It is a separate perfume that shares some published notes with the Sauvage line, namely cardamom, labdanum and vanilla, and it adds saffron, coffee, suede and boozy notes.
Yes. Visit Sara Sakina at Oakville Place in Oakville, on the upper level across from Sephora, to try testers. A second boutique opens at Bramalea City Centre in Brampton in late October 2026. For Qadr you can also order the 5 ml tester online.
Choose Asad for black pepper, coffee and tobacco over amber and vanilla. Choose Afnan 9 PM for bergamot, lavandin, apple and cinnamon over vanilla and tonka, which is sweeter and more floral.
Try the darker one side by side. Shop Qadr Extrait de Parfum 100 ml, or add the 5 ml tester from the same page. Buy any qualifying perfume over CA$40 with Qadr and get 20% off Qadr, or a free Qadr 5 ml tester instead.
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