Question 1

What's the difference between Coastal Salty Forest and Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Coastal Salty Forest is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Zara (2022) dominated by Woody accords. Sauvage Elixir is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Dior (2021) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Coastal Salty Forest or Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Coastal Salty Forest scores 3.98/5 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 Coastal Salty Forest 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, Coastal Salty Forest 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 Coastal Salty Forest vs Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Coastal Salty Forest scores highest for summer wear; Sauvage Elixir scores highest for winter wear. Coastal Salty Forest leans daytime, Sauvage Elixir leans evening.

Coastal Salty Forest vs Sauvage Elixir

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Uniek voor Sauvage Elixir (10)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

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Community-sentimentpuls — Sauvage Elixir

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Eigenschap	Coastal Salty Forest	Sauvage Elixir
Merk	Zara	Dior
Jaar	2022	2021
Beoordeling	3.98	4.31
Concentratie	—	Elixir
Geslacht	masculine	masculine
Totaal noten	0	10