Question 1

What's the difference between Oriental Woods and Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Oriental Woods is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Parfums Vintage (2020) dominated by Vanilla accords. Sauvage Elixir is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Dior (2021) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 4 accords: Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Oriental Woods or Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oriental Woods scores 4.54/5 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 Oriental Woods and Sauvage Elixir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy, Cardamom. 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, Oriental Woods 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 Oriental Woods vs Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Oriental Woods scores highest for fall wear; Sauvage Elixir scores highest for winter wear. Oriental Woods leans evening, Sauvage Elixir leans evening.

Oriental Woods vs Sauvage Elixir

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Нийтлэг нот (2)

Oriental Woods-д өвөрмөц (6)

Sauvage Elixir-д өвөрмөц (8)

Нийтлэг аккорд (4)

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Шинж	Oriental Woods	Sauvage Elixir
Брэнд	Parfums Vintage	Dior
Он	2020	2021
Үнэлгээ	4.54	4.31
Концентраци	—	Elixir
Хүйс	feminine	masculine
Нийт нот	8	10