Sauvage vs Salvo

How does the $18 dupe stack up against the $105 original?

Original

Sauvage

Dior

$105 / 100mL
$1.05/mL

Notes

Top: bergamot, pepper
Heart: geranium, lavender, sichuan pepper
Base: ambroxan, cedar, labdanum
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Dupe — 8/10 Match

Salvo

Maison Alhambra

$18 / 100mL
$0.18/mL

Notes

Top: bergamot, pepper
Heart: geranium, lavender, sichuan pepper
Base: ambroxan, cedar, labdanum
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Head-to-Head

Attribute Sauvage Salvo Winner
Price $105 $18 Salvo
Price per mL $1.05 $0.18 Salvo
Longevity 7 hours
Sillage Moderate
Similarity 8/10
Value Rating 10/10

The Verdict

Maison Alhambra's take on Sauvage. Not the most accurate but hard to beat at $18.

Pros

  • Bergamot-pepper-ambroxan core is solid
  • Versatile daily wear option
  • Cheapest Sauvage clone we've tested

Cons

  • Sichuan pepper note is less refined
  • Thinner drydown than original
You save $87 (83% off) by choosing Salvo over Sauvage.

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