Spirit Absolute

Can't help but feel disappointed. Swiss Arabian is a very reputable brand, I own their 'Bakhoor al Arias' and it's phenomenal, so when I heard they have a dupe for Sauvage, I was very curious. The presentation is nice, not too 'middle-eastern' tacky but not minimal. Plastic Cap. The opening is VERY close, minus the metallic nuisance that seems to be absent in very clone I've tried. The heart is very disappointing, the lavender is very sweet, much sweeter that the one in Sauvage, not herbaceous, almost candied, and from this sweetness, if you expected an amplified, pronounced scent, you would be dead wrong, it is very timid and lacks longevity whatsoever, bizarre that a sweeter Sauvage can't last. The longevity is between 4-6 hours for $60 AUD... The scent quality, for what it's worth is quite nice, on par with some budget-friendly designers, it won't give you a headache like some other clones. There are plenty of better options for Sauvage, Modest Une by Afnan is leagues better. This is just okay. 2/5

Supposed to be a dupe of Dior Sauvage. It does smell very similar, maybe not quite as long lasting. At this point in my dalliance with fragrances I know ambroxan can be a weird thing for me. I don’t mind it on my skin but I hate the way it smells on clothes, so scratchy. This is obviously supposed to be a mens fragrance and so I don’t hate it but it’s not for me - feels a little like I used my male partner’s grooming products.

Damn, This is an exact copy of Dior sauvage, like literally 100% copy to my nose. It’s cheaper so if you want a dior sauvage but less expensive, get this. It’s not as loud either.