Side-by-side comparison of Rocks by Original Penguin and Sauvage by Dior
Original Penguin
Dior
| Attribute | Rocks | Sauvage |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Original Penguin | Dior |
| Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Rating | 4.03 | 3.86 |
| Concentration | — | — |
| Gender | masculine | masculine |
| Total Notes | 9 | 12 |
28 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
6.5
/10
The community views Original Penguin's Rocks as a solid, approachable everyday fragrance that excels as an office scent and fresh daily wear option. While it's appreciated for its affordability and clean profile, serious fragrance enthusiasts find it lacking in complexity and depth compared to premium alternatives. It's best suited for those seeking uncomplicated, inoffensive freshness rather than fragrance complexity.
110 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
7.2
/10
Sauvage is a genuinely well-liked fragrance with broad mass appeal and legitimate positive qualities, but its massive popularity and oversaturation have led to mixed community sentiment. While many praise its pleasant smell and compliment-generating power, others criticize its ubiquity, strong projection, and association with negative stereotypes, suggesting marketing success partially exceeds the actual product merits.