Question 1

What's the difference between River Fougère and Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

River Fougère is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Dua Brand (2020) dominated by Aromatic accords. Sauvage Elixir is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Dior (2021) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 6 accords: Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, River Fougère or Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, River Fougère scores 4.49/5 vs Sauvage Elixir at 4.31/5. Sauvage Elixir's standout strength: Exceptional longevity and projection when it performs well. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do River Fougère and Sauvage Elixir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Sauvage Elixir: Sauvage Elixir is a polarizing fragrance with confirmed multiple reformulations that have weakened its legendary performance, especially in 2024-2025 batches.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, River Fougère or Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Sauvage Elixir: Exceptional longevity and projection when it performs well Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits River Fougère vs Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

River Fougère scores highest for spring wear; Sauvage Elixir scores highest for winter wear. River Fougère leans daytime, Sauvage Elixir leans evening.

River Fougère vs Sauvage Elixir

Σύνοψη σύγκρισης

Μοναδικές στο Sauvage Elixir (10)

Κοινά ακόρντα (6)

Συχνές ερωτήσεις

Παλμός συναισθήματος κοινότητας — Sauvage Elixir

Θετικό

Αρνητικό

Χαρακτηριστικό	River Fougère	Sauvage Elixir
Οίκος	The Dua Brand	Dior
Έτος	2020	2021
Βαθμολογία	4.49	4.31
Συγκέντρωση	—	Elixir
Φύλο	feminine	masculine
Σύνολο νοτών	0	10