Question 1

What's the difference between Raris and Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Raris is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Hemcael (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, Warm Spicy, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Raris or Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Raris scores 4.37/5 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 Raris and Sauvage Elixir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber, Licorice, Patchouli. 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, Raris 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 Raris vs Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Raris scores highest for winter wear; Sauvage Elixir scores highest for winter wear. Raris leans evening, Sauvage Elixir leans evening.

Raris vs Sauvage Elixir

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (3)

Uniek voor Raris (6)

Uniek voor Sauvage Elixir (7)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Sauvage Elixir

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Eigenschap	Raris	Sauvage Elixir
Merk	Hemcael	Dior
Jaar	2022	2021
Beoordeling	4.37	4.31
Concentratie	—	Elixir
Geslacht	feminine	masculine
Totaal noten	9	10