Question 1

What's the difference between Route du The and Eau Sauvage?

Accepted Answer

Route du The is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Barneys New York (1986) dominated by Citrus accords. Eau Sauvage is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Dior (1966) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 4 accords: Citrus, Green, Fresh Spicy, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Route du The or Eau Sauvage?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Route du The scores 3.90/5 vs Eau Sauvage at 4.22/5. Eau Sauvage's standout strength: Timeless, classic masculine fragrance with broad appeal. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Route du The and Eau Sauvage smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Eau Sauvage: The r/fragrance community regards Eau Sauvage Parfum as a genuine classic that delivers timeless masculine elegance, though opinions on specific formulations vary.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Route du The or Eau Sauvage?

Accepted Answer

Eau Sauvage: Elegant and versatile with good performance in Parfum formulation Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Route du The vs Eau Sauvage?

Accepted Answer

Route du The scores highest for summer wear; Eau Sauvage scores highest for summer wear. Route du The leans daytime, Eau Sauvage leans daytime.

Route du The vs Eau Sauvage

Comparison Summary

Unique to Eau Sauvage (19)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Route du The	Eau Sauvage
Brand	Barneys New York	Dior
Year	1986	1966
Rating	3.90	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	0	19