Ete Sauvage Elixir

Glad they finally added this one. I've worn this one extensively for over two years now. I don't know why fragrantica is saying it was launched in 2024, I received mine in may of 2022. I've worn it on the left and gone to the mall to spray Sauvage elixir on the right. I cannot tell them apart once it dries down. I don't own both, so I cannot compare the opening directly, but when you spray the clone on, there is no weirdness at all. No harshness or lack of quality. To my memory, the opening of Ete Sauvage Elixir is the same as Sauvage Elxir's opening. The longevity is outstanding, one of my most Nuclear performers 12-14 hours with well above average projection. I got this before there were any other Sauvage Elixir clones out there, before Asad. I've wanted to get Asad, because it is so cheap, but every time I go to pull the trigger on it, I go smell this one and realize I don't need to. Great presentation on these bottles too. Alexandria Fragrances doesn't always hit the mark, but they nailed this one. Of all their clones I've tried, this one is by far the best.

I'm rarely ever a nay-sayer of ANY fragrance on Fragrantica (keeping those attitudes to myself), but just a caution based on the "very positive" reviews here....I bought a $20 decant and tried this side-by-side with DSE at least 4 different times, and generally ete sauvage elixir smells like it's got about 25% more licorice and 25% less lavender in comparison to DSE (ie. I can't tell if that's the one somewhat cancelling the other, or not). The deeper into the drydown it goes the closer it gets to DSE--but from start to finish the licorice is definitely MORE notable than in DSE. Overall performance is at least that of DSE, and maybe a touch better! Recommendation due to full bottle pricing--decant sample before you buy.

1:1 clone cannot tell the difference unless I force myself to but in all best cologne from Alexandria will be ordering a backup for my signature scent.

Let this bitch sit for 3-4 months. It'll smooth out and it's 90% the OG. This shit is for real men only. You femmies can kick rocks. 8.1/10

It opens with Patchouli Oil(Heart Oil) with the the scent profile of Sauvage Elixir in the background surrounded by a Camphorous bubble from the Patchouli. In about 10 to 15 minutes the Camphorous Patchouli Heart Oil starts to fade and the Scent profile of Sauvage Elixir shines through. I compared the two of them side by side and didn't notice until I tried Ete Sauvage Elixir that The OG has a bit of a synthetic undertone. I actually feel like Ete Sauvage Elixir is higher quality. I haven't had a chance to wear it for a day so I'll update on the longevity.