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Farouche
$39 · 82% similar to Sauvage / Elixir (our rating)
Opens with bergamot and pepper, unfolding into a heart of lavender and sichuan pepper, over a base of ambroxan, cedar and vetiver. Dry, refined and woody, with a confident, grown-up character.
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What does Farouche smell like?
Farouche opens with bergamot, pepper, a heart of lavender, sichuan pepper, over a base of ambroxan, cedar, vetiver.
Is Farouche a good alternative to Sauvage / Elixir?
In our subjective opinion, Farouche smells about 82% similar to Dior Sauvage / Elixir. Opens with bergamot and pepper, unfolding into a heart of lavender and sichuan pepper, over a base of ambroxan, cedar and vetiver. Dry, refined and woody, with a confident, grown-up character.
Can you layer Farouche with other fragrances?
Yes — Farouche is one of the bottles LayerDen members use in our step-by-step layer suites. The full layering recipes are part of membership.
How much does Farouche cost?
Farouche is around $39, versus $165 for the original Sauvage / Elixir.
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