Dior Sauvage costs £110 for the 100ml EDT and £125 for the EDP on Dior's UK site (checked September 2026), and it is the most-searched fragrance dupe in the country. If you want the strongest, closest Sauvage-inspired scent without the designer price, here is our pick, with the numbers.
Savage Essence is our take on Sauvage by Dior: a 35% Extrait, the highest disclosed concentration in the UK, on the same bergamot, pepper and ambroxan signature. 7+ hours guaranteed, 60-day money-back. Try the 5ml for £6.99, or the 50ml at £40 (buy any 2, get 1 free).
Dior Sauvage vs Aromara Savage Essence
| Dior Sauvage | Aromara Savage Essence | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 (EDT) or £125 (EDP) for 100ml | £40 for 50ml, from £6.99 |
| Price per ml | £1.10 to £1.25 | 80p |
| Concentration | EDT or EDP, percentage not disclosed | 35% Extrait |
| Top notes | Bergamot, Pepper | Bergamot, Pepper |
| Heart | Lavender, Geranium, Sichuan Pepper | Lavender, Geranium, Sichuan Pepper |
| Base | Cedarwood, Vetiver, Ambroxan | Cedarwood, Vetiver, Ambroxan |
| Longevity | No guarantee | 7+ hours, guaranteed |
| If you do not love it | Dior returns policy | 60-day money-back |
Why Savage Essence is a strong Sauvage dupe
- 35% Extrait, the highest disclosed concentration in the UK, for serious projection.
- Same bergamot, pepper and ambroxan signature as the original.
- £40 for a 50ml Extrait. The nation's favourite at under a third of the price per ml.
- 7+ hours guaranteed, with a 60-day money-back guarantee.
- Test it first with a 5ml sampler for £6.99.
What smells like Dior Sauvage?
The part most cheap dupes get wrong is the ambroxan base, that clean, mineral, skin-like warmth under the fresh top. Savage Essence is built on the same bergamot, pepper and ambroxan structure at 35% Extrait, so it keeps the fresh-and-woody signature instead of going flat after twenty minutes. In short: it smells like Sauvage, and it lasts like a parfum.
Sauvage EDT, EDP, Parfum, Elixir or the new Extrait?
Dior now sells five versions, from £110 for the EDT to £210 for the Elixir, plus a new Sauvage Extrait at £153 for 50ml. We compared all five, with prices, in Dior Sauvage: EDT vs EDP vs Parfum vs Elixir vs Extrait. If you love the classic fresh Sauvage (the EDT or EDP), Savage Essence is your match. If you prefer the richer, spicier Sauvage Elixir, try Solvage Noir, our 35% Extrait take on the Elixir, also £40.
The notes in full
- Top: Bergamot, Pepper
- Heart: Lavender, Geranium, Sichuan Pepper
- Base: Cedarwood, Vetiver, Ambroxan
Who it is for and when to wear it
The everyday crowd-pleaser. Fresh enough for the office and daytime, with enough ambroxan warmth and projection for nights out and colder months. If you want one scent that works almost anywhere and pulls compliments, this is it.
Is it identical to Dior Sauvage?
No dupe is a molecule-for-molecule copy. Savage Essence matches the fresh-and-ambroxan signature at 35% Extrait, the strongest concentration category. If you can tell it from the original, you have 60 days to get your money back.
Try it first
New to Aromara? Start with a 5ml sampler of Savage Essence for £6.99, or build your own 5ml x5 starter set and try five scents before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Dior Sauvage dupe in the UK?
Aromara Savage Essence is our pick. It is a 35% Extrait built on the bergamot, pepper and ambroxan signature, £40 for 50ml, with a 60-day money-back guarantee.
How much is Dior Sauvage in the UK?
On dior.com (checked September 2026): £110 for the 100ml EDT, £125 for the 100ml EDP, £149 for the Parfum, £210 for the Elixir and £153 for the new 50ml Extrait.
What smells like Dior Sauvage?
The signature is fresh bergamot and pepper over an ambroxan base. Savage Essence matches that structure at 35% Extrait, so it reads as Sauvage and lasts far longer than most dupes.
Is there a dupe for Sauvage Elixir?
Yes. Solvage Noir is our 35% Extrait take on the richer, spicier Sauvage Elixir, £40 for 50ml or £6.99 for a 5ml.
How much is the Aromara Sauvage dupe?
£40 for a 50ml bottle, or £6.99 for a 5ml sampler. Buy any 2 bottles and get 1 free.
How long does it last?
7+ hours, guaranteed, or your money back.
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Related reading
- Dior Sauvage: EDT vs EDP vs Parfum vs Elixir vs Extrait (2026 UK Prices)
- Best Perfume Dupes UK 2026: the ultimate list
- The strongest perfume dupes in the UK
- Best Dior dupes UK
Aromara is an independent UK fragrance brand. All scents are original creations inspired by well-known designer fragrances. No affiliation with Christian Dior or any other brand mentioned. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
