Question 1

What's the difference between Bananoud and Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

Bananoud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dara Caro (2025) dominated by Fruity 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: Amber, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Bananoud or Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bananoud scores 4.20/5 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 Bananoud and Sauvage Elixir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including Amber, Fresh Spicy, Amber, 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, Bananoud 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 Bananoud vs Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

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

Bananoud vs Sauvage Elixir

Rezumatul comparației

Note comune (2)

Unice pentru Bananoud (5)

Unice pentru Sauvage Elixir (8)

Acorduri comune (2)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Sauvage Elixir

Pozitiv

Negativ

Atribut	Bananoud	Sauvage Elixir
Brand	Dara Caro	Dior
An	2025	2021
Evaluare	4.20	4.31
Concentrație	—	Elixir
Gen	feminine	masculine
Total note	7	10