Question 1

What's the difference between John Varvatos XX and Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

John Varvatos XX is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from John Varvatos (2020) 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, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, John Varvatos XX or Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, John Varvatos XX scores 4.05/5 vs Sauvage Elixir at 4.31/5. On r/fragrance, John Varvatos XX sits at 6.8/10 (mixed) while Sauvage Elixir is 6.5/10 (mixed). John Varvatos XX's standout strength: Pleasant, fresh and clean scent profile with good initial performance. 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 John Varvatos XX and Sauvage Elixir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Cardamom, Sandalwood. John Varvatos XX: The community appreciates John Varvatos XX's attractive fresh scent profile and affordability, but the fragrance is consistently criticized for poor longevity and projection. 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, John Varvatos XX or Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

John Varvatos XX: Pleasant, fresh and clean scent profile with good initial performance Sauvage Elixir: Exceptional longevity and projection when it performs well Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits John Varvatos XX vs Sauvage Elixir?

Accepted Answer

John Varvatos XX scores highest for fall wear; Sauvage Elixir scores highest for winter wear. John Varvatos XX leans evening, Sauvage Elixir leans evening.

John Varvatos XX vs Sauvage Elixir

对比摘要

共同香调（2）

John Varvatos XX独有（7）

Sauvage Elixir独有（8）

共同主调（3）

常见问题

社区情绪脉搏 — John Varvatos XX

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社区情绪脉搏 — Sauvage Elixir

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属性	John Varvatos XX	Sauvage Elixir
品牌	John Varvatos	Dior
年份	2020	2021
评分	4.05	4.31
浓度	—	Elixir
性别	masculine	masculine
香调总数	9	10