Modest Une

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Afnan Modest Une captures Sauvage EDP's DNA remarkably well, nailing the bergamot-pepper opening and the ambroxan-driven drydown that defines Dior's signature. The clone lacks Sichuan pepper's subtle tingle and Labdanum's resinous depth, making it feel slightly flatter and less nuanced in the heart and base. Vanilla is absent, reducing warmth and roundness. Projection is comparable initially, but Modest Une fades noticeably faster, losing sillage around the 4-6 hour mark versus Sauvage's 8-10 hours. For a fraction of the price, it delivers roughly 75-80% of the Dior experience and is an excellent budget alternative for casual wear.

Fragrance Notes

Modest Une vs Sauvage: The Notes

Put the two pyramids side by side and Modest Une covers roughly 56% of Sauvage: 5 of 9 notes match. Bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Geranium appear in both compositions and do most of the heavy lifting for similarity.

Where they diverge: Modest Une skips Sichuan Pepper, Cedarwood and Vanilla and leans on Cedar instead. Remember that identical note lists can smell different in practice; concentration and raw materials matter, and that's factored into the similarity score.

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