Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum vs Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent

Both are woody fougères for men who want a fresh, spicy signature scent. Y Eau de Parfum has the stronger reputation here: a 5 out of 5 rating from 40 ratings against 3.5 from 47 for Sauvage Eau de Parfum, and owners describe it as smooth and versatile. Sauvage Eau de Parfum is the bolder, spicier choice, built on bergamot, Sichuan pepper and vanilla with Ambroxan, and it is the more widely worn of the two. Pick Y for a cleaner, fresher everyday scent and Sauvage for a louder, warmer one.

• Choose the Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum if you want a spicier, warmer scent with strong projection and a recognizable, mass-appeal profile for evenings and cold weather.
• Choose the Y Eau de Parfum if you want a fresher, cleaner fougère with sage and ginger that suits the office and daily wear and has the higher owner rating.