Sauvage Eau Forte vs XJ 1861 Naxos

The community opinion on Sauvage Eau Forte is predominantly negative, with most users questioning why Dior released it. While one defender praises its longevity and quality, the majority finds it unimpressive and unnecessarily musky. Concerns also extend to new creative director Francis Kurkdjian's direction for Dior fragrances, with many worried about reformulations and perceived price increases.

Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos is highly regarded in the r/fragrance community as an exceptional tobacco fragrance with excellent performance. The consensus highlights its complex blend of honey, lavender, cinnamon, and vanilla with remarkable longevity, though the prominent lavender can be polarizing for some wearers.