What Is Afnan Modest Une a Dupe Of?

What is Modest Une a dupe of?

Afnan Modest Une is commonly compared with Dior Sauvage EDT. The connection is that familiar mix of bright bergamot, pepper, aromatics and ambroxan. If that's what you like about Sauvage, Modest Une is an alternative worth checking out.

We're comparing Modest Une EDP with the original Sauvage eau de toilette. Sauvage EDP, Parfum and Elixir each take the scent in a different direction, so the EDT is the reference for this guide.

How close is Modest Une to Sauvage?

We rate the similarity at 89%. That's a strong resemblance, with enough difference that we'd still suggest trying both if you already know Sauvage well. Pay attention to the opening as well as what stays on your skin later.

Afnan's notes start with Calabrian bergamot, pepper and lavender. Pink pepper, geranium and elemi follow, then ambroxan, vetiver and patchouli. Dior highlights its Calabrian bergamot, peppery freshness, ambroxan, elemi and woods. The fresh citrus and woody amber connection is easy to see, with aromatics and spice filling out the middle.

What differences do owners notice?

In a Sauvage alternatives discussion, one commenter finds Modest Une very close to the EDT but sharper, with less of the Dior's subtle sweetness underneath. It's a useful reminder to compare the base as well as the first burst of freshness.

A more recent Modest Une review after sampling Sauvage EDT describes a denser opening before the familiar ambroxan character comes through. That reviewer still finds Dior more polished. It's another reason to spend some time with the opening instead of judging the resemblance from a quick sniff.

Is it worth a look?

For someone who wants the fresh, peppery Sauvage EDT style, Modest Une makes sense to sample. Give it time beyond the opening, and pay attention to whether you enjoy the aromatic center and drydown as much as the citrus.

Our Modest Une versus Sauvage EDT comparison looks further at the choice. Use the offers above to compare retailers and bottle sizes, checking the concentration before you buy.