Question 1

What's the difference between Akwa Negra and Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Akwa Negra is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Olfacto (2019) dominated by Citrus accords. Sauvage Elixir is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Dior (2021) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 2 accords: Woody, Soft Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Akwa Negra or Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Akwa Negra scores 4.17/5 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 Akwa Negra and Sauvage Elixir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 2 accords, including Woody, Soft Spicy, Cinnamon. 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, Akwa Negra 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 Akwa Negra vs Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Akwa Negra scores highest for all seasons wear; Sauvage Elixir scores highest for winter wear. Akwa Negra leans daytime, Sauvage Elixir leans evening.

Akwa Negra vs Sauvage Elixir

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (1)

Uniek voor Akwa Negra (6)

Uniek voor Sauvage Elixir (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (2)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Sauvage Elixir

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Eigenschap	Akwa Negra	Sauvage Elixir
Merk	Olfacto	Dior
Jaar	2019	2021
Beoordeling	4.17	4.31
Concentratie	—	Elixir
Geslacht	feminine	masculine
Totaal noten	7	10