What Is Lattafa Asad a Dupe Of?

What is Asad a dupe of?

Dior Sauvage Elixir is the fragrance people usually mean when they call Lattafa Asad a dupe. It's the warm, spicy side of the Sauvage family that makes the connection. If you've been looking for an alternative to Elixir, original Asad is a sensible bottle to put on your sample list.

I'd give Asad 94% for scent similarity to Sauvage Elixir. That's my personal rating for the original black-bottle Asad. It doesn't apply to Asad Bourbon, Zanzibar or Asad Elixir, and the Dior reference here is Sauvage Elixir specifically.

A shared spicy direction

Our catalog lists black pepper, tobacco and pineapple in Asad's opening, with patchouli, coffee and iris before a vanilla, amber and woody base. Sauvage Elixir's listed profile puts more emphasis on spices, lavender and woods. The note lists give you a sense of their different ingredients, even though people recognize a similar overall direction.

That vanilla side is one of the details to pay attention to in Asad. A fragrance can remind you strongly of another bottle without having the same balance of sweetness, spice and aromatic freshness.

What owners notice

In this side-by-side wrist comparison, the original feels more developed to the reviewer. Replies from other owners include people who prefer Asad's sweeter, toned-down take. The pairing is familiar, but the preferred bottle varies.

A separate discussion among owners of both also brings up the opening and the later vanilla character in Asad. Those differences are useful to know when deciding whether you want another fragrance in this style or a replacement for the exact Dior scent.

Which one fits what you want?

Compare original Asad with Sauvage Elixir through the drydown, then check the current retailer offers. Our Sauvage Elixir versus Asad guide covers the broader buying decision. If you're exploring the style, the Sauvage Elixir alternatives guide has more bottles to compare.