511 Black Tie

So I purchased this last fall. Does it smell like Sauvage? Well, it's similar. Is it a clone? No. Honestly, I have Sauvage EDP - they smell similar, but not the same. I don't have a cultured nose like some, so I can't pinpoint the difference, but both smell different on my skin. However, both (Sauvage/Black Tie) smell like Zest Soap/Irish Spring - and I love those soaps! If you like Sauvage, you will like 5.11 Black Tie. I like both a lot. I could even imagine liking one and not the other, because they do have differences. In terms of value, 5.11 Black Tie is a great value @ $80. I feel like it is a more quality scent than what I have found from some 'clones'. It has good, but not overwhelming projection, and lasts for hours. Due to the fresh scent, you can wear it all year, IMO. I don't really think it's a date cologne, but a solid office scent.

A very well produced Sauvage dupe. Removes some of the metallic flavor from Dior and chunks in a little more juniper. Atomizer is quality, like all MM bottles. I don't smell heavy florals. It just hangs out in the back of the room waving. I was able to snag a bottle for <$60, and even though I have the whole Dior Sauvage line, I am happy I got it. I wouldn't pay full retail, especially if you already have any of the Sauvages. Projection, longevity, and sillage are above average. To cap; - Very well done Sauvage-esque all-arounder fragrance - Don't pay full-retail - May be a redundant buy for most people who own Sauvage - Different enough to warrent a buy for those frag-head people like me

Here is the notes copied off the bottle: Top Notes: Bergamot, Guatemalan Cardamom, Pink Pepper. Mid Notes: Wild Sage, French Lavender, Elemi. Base Notes: Vetiver, Indonesian Patchouli, Cedarwood. This has a Suavage, essence, especially in the opening. The dry down is smoother than Suavage. So if you like Suavage but not an ambroxin fan you will enjoy this, performance is good. This could be a signature scent, and an all occasions all year scent. Plus this is not on most people’s radars, so this will separate you from others. On another note my wife can not tolerate Suavage, but she loves this on me.

I guess I'll be the first to say I like Ktoret 511 Black Tie. . I'm not a big fan of Sauvage (although I have the EDP, and people really like it in the air), but this is more...buttery. It's a really nice, warm spicy take on Prada Luna Rossa Carbon. It's funny how the ingredients can be so different and yet mix to make such similar scents. Where Carbon is more playful, Black Tie is more serious. Where Sauvage is more aggressive, Black Tie is more refined. It hints at a well-put-together gentleman.

The notes as listed are wrong. See @ napasonoma for the correct note down. While this may put you in the mind of sauvage this is not as sharp. The smoother edges of this allows for the citrus to sparkle a bit more with the sage and lavender. Signature scent worthy for sure. Office safe. This is spice, subtle herbaceousness with a clean and sparkly citrus. I recommend!! 4.2 overall! Decent longevity and sillage. Great for all seasons!