Salvo Elixir

Is it Worth It?

Look, Sauvage Elixir is expensive. Salvo Elixir offers a decent impression . If you want the *real* deal, save your pennies. But if you’re happy with a close approximation, and want to avoid bankrupcy, this is a solid alternative. It's a good daily driver, especially for cooler weather. Someone wanting an inexpensive introduction to the Sauvage Elixir vibe should give this a try. The original *is* smoother and higher quality, but is it ten times better? I'd say no.

The Scent Profile

Salvo Elixir jumps out with a potent spice bomb – nutmeg and cinnamon are loud. There's cardamom, but it's playing backup. The lavender heart arrives quickly, a touch rougher and less refined than Dior's Sauvage Elixir. Think herbal soap rather than smooth floral. As it dries, licorice becomes prominent, mixing with a sandalwood that leans slightly synthetic. Amber sweetens the base, but it lacks the depth and warmth of the original. It's in the ballpark, maybe 90% similar, but those subtle nuances are missing.

Projection Power

This stuff projects. For the first two hours, expect a decent scent bubble. It settles closer to the skin after that but hangs around for a solid 6-7 hours on my skin. Not beast mode, but respectable .