Today's fragrance is inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir. DUA Brand’s interpretation amplifies the richness and density of the original, pushing it further into extrait territory with deeper warmth and enhanced longevity. If you appreciate Sauvage Elixir’s spicy-aromatic DNA but want something more intense, longer-lasting, and slightly darker, this delivers that experience convincingly. The composition leans heavily into warm spices and aromatic depth, balanced by a resinous backbone that gives the scent real weight and longevity. There’s a dark, almost regal quality here—something that feels tailored for evenings, cooler weather, or moments when you want to project authority and presence. Performance is excellent: strong projection early on, followed by hours of lingering intensity that stays close but never disappears. What really stands out is how polished it feels. Despite its strength, it never crosses into harsh or abrasive territory. Instead, it maintains a smooth, slightly creamy texture that makes it addictive and wearable rather than overwhelming. This is the kind of fragrance that earns compliments not because it’s loud, but because it smells intentional. P.S. Whic picture do you like best. The one on the left is the picture of the fragrance I had taken while it was sitting on my desk. The second one is the same bottle, but I generated an "nautical-themed" bckground with AI.

Picked this one up recently as a blind buy because I saw some reviews which said it was like French Rivieria but greener and less sunscreen vibes. I can see the comparisons slightly. This is much more up my alley than French Riviera. It starts of with lemon and rosemary giving it a nice lemon tree vibe. Not a candied lemon like Lemon Line a more natural and fresh take. The mid is all about salt and woods. Imagine sitting on the Italian Coast in an old beat up wooden chair that’s been battered by the sea for decades. The base notes I can detect are definitely Tonka, Oakmoss and Sandalwood giving the fragrance a nice sweet green undertone. I definitely prefer this to French Riviera as there’s no sunscreen smell to it. Typical Mancera performance with over 7 hours of total wear time. I had about 3-4 feet of projection for the first 2 hours then about 2 feet for the next 3. It became a smaller bubble after that but I could still smell it on myself. No one around to give me feedback today so I’ll just say it’s a blind buy win. I still blame @Thomas Chavez for putting down the Mancera rabbit hole lol. So far it’s worked out.