Compare
Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Blu vs Dior Sauvage Extrait
Acqua Essenziale Blu is the community's favourite of the two.
Loading comparison...
Notes
Top
LemonCalabrian bergamotCardamom
Heart
LavenderCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAtlas Cedar
Base
Tonka BeanAmbroxanBenzoinPatchouli
Accords
Amber
100%
Aromatic
84%
Citrus
83%
Woody
81%
Warm spicy
74%
Lavender
70%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Acqua Essenziale Blu by Salvatore Ferragamo is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men. Acqua Essenziale Blu was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Cardamom; middle notes are Lavender, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Atlas Cedar; base notes are Tonka Bean, Ambroxan, Benzoin and Patchouli. Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Blu is a new men's fragrance Salvatore Ferragamo which arrives on the market in April 2014. The fragrance is inspired by sea water aromas, power of waves and nature. It was constructed as oriental fougere and offers a fine blend of citruses, aromatic herbs, hot resins and precious wood. Successor of the last year's edition Acqua Essenziale. Top notes of Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Blu will enchant you with accords of green cardamom combined with citruses zest (Calabrian bergamot and lemon) accompanied with paradisone molecules (20 times stronger than Hedione molecules and leaves intoxicating floral scent that fills the room). The heart of the composition lines Atlas cedar, fine, aromatic lavender, cypriol and cascalone molecules, on a hot base of benzoin, tonka, ambroxan and deep, smoky patchouli. Perfumer of the composition is Alberto Morillas.The fragrance arrives in an elegant glass flacon iridescent in shades from darker to lighter blue leaving the illusion of exotic, tropic sea water. Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Blu is available as 30, 50 and 100ml Eau de Toilette, accompanied with perfumed shower gel 200ml.
vs
Notes
Top
LavenderAmbroxanBergamot
Heart
Vietnamese Oud
Base
Virginia CedarAtlas CedarVetiverPatchouli
Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
73%
Lavender
69%
Amber
65%
Patchouli
60%
Earthy
58%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageEnormous
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Sauvage Extrait by Dior is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Sauvage Extrait was launched in 2026. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Kurkdjian. Top notes are Lavender, Ambroxan and Bergamot; middle note is Vietnamese Oud; base notes are Virginia Cedar, Atlas Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver. Sauvage by Dior is an Extrait released in 2026 as part of the Sauvage collection. Created by Francis Kurkdjian, it opens with bergamot, French lavender, and ambroxan, followed by a heart centered on Vietnamese oud. Indonesian patchouli, Madagascan vetiver, Virginia cedar, and Atlas cedar form the base, giving the fragrance an aromatic woody character with fresh, smoky, and dry nuances.
Notes in Common
29% sharedShared (4)
LavenderAtlas CedarAmbroxanPatchouli
Only in Acqua Essenziale Blu
LemonCalabrian bergamotCardamomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaTonka BeanBenzoin
Only in Sauvage Extrait
BergamotVietnamese OudVirginia CedarVetiver
Rating
4.14vs3.65
Ratings
1,907vs1,588
Concentration
EDTvsExtrait
Launch Year
2014vs2026
Which should I buy?
Acqua Essenziale Blu is the community's favourite of the two.
- Acqua Essenziale Blu is rated higher by the community: 4.14 from 1,907 ratings, against 3.65 from 1,588.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Acqua Essenziale Blu and "eternal" for Sauvage Extrait.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Acqua Essenziale Blu versus "enormous" for Sauvage Extrait.
- Acqua Essenziale Blu is voted best for spring and summer; Sauvage Extrait for winter and fall.
- Dior is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Salvatore Ferragamo is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Acqua Essenziale Blu if you want the higher-rated option; pick Sauvage Extrait if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.