Zimaya Zukhruf Black vs Dior Sauvage Elixir: Notes, Price and Similarity
Is Zimaya Zukhruf Black a real stand-in for Dior Sauvage Elixir? Here is what the published notes, accords and price data say, side by side. The reported similarity figure supplied to us is ~95%, which puts it at one of the closest matches we list. That figure is not our own measurement.
Short answer: Zukhruf Black is the alternative to try if you want the Sauvage Elixir style and want to spend roughly 86% less than the original's price on our site. On paper it is one of the closest matches we list. It is a different fragrance from a different brand, so expect similarities rather than a copy. We have not tested either one.
Zukhruf Black vs Sauvage Elixir at a glance
| Dior Sauvage Elixir | Zimaya Zukhruf Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Not listed | Not listed |
| Gender | Men | Men |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Approx. price tier | $150 and up | Under $50 |
| Price on our site | $224.99 (3.4 oz / 100 ml) | $31.99 (3.4 oz / 100 ml) |
| Top notes | Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Grapefruit | Nutmeg, Black pepper, Cinnamon, Grapefruit |
| Heart notes | Lavender | Lavender, Woodsy notes, Iris, Coffee |
| Base notes | Licorice, Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver | Licorice, Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla |
| Main accords | Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Woody, Aromatic, Lavender, Soft Spicy, Cinnamon, Amber, Powdery, Balsamic | Fresh spicy, Woody, Warm spicy, Lavender, Soft spicy, Powdery, Cinnamon, Aromatic, Iris, Amber |
| Reported similarity | ~95% reported similarity | |
Notes compared
Both fragrances have published notes in our database. They share 7 notes: Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Lavender, Licorice, Sandalwood, and Amber.
- Listed for Sauvage Elixir but not Zukhruf Black: Cardamom, Patchouli, and Haitian Vetiver.
- Listed for Zukhruf Black but not Sauvage Elixir: Black pepper, Woodsy notes, Iris, Coffee, and Vanilla.
Different sources list notes differently, so a missing note does not always mean it is absent from the bottle.
Accords compared
Fragrantica-style main accords are listed for both. They share warm spicy, fresh spicy, woody, aromatic, lavender, soft spicy, cinnamon, amber, and powdery. Sauvage Elixir also lists balsamic. Zukhruf Black also lists iris.
Price and value
Dior Sauvage Elixir sits in the $150 and up tier and Zimaya Zukhruf Black in the Under $50 tier. On our site the prices are $224.99 (3.4 oz / 100 ml) and $31.99 (3.4 oz / 100 ml), a difference of about 86%. Sizes and sellers vary, so check the live Amazon listing before you buy and compare the price per ml.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Zukhruf Black if you want the Sauvage Elixir direction at a lower price and like fresh spicy, woody, and warm spicy scents.
- Choose Sauvage Elixir if you want the original Dior fragrance itself, including its own character and bottle.
- Either way, sample first if you can. Fragrances smell different on different people, and batches vary.
Dior Sauvage ElixirOriginal
Top: Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Grapefruit · Heart: Lavender · Base: Licorice, Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver
Main accords (as listed): Warm Spicy Fresh Spicy Woody Aromatic Lavender Soft Spicy Cinnamon Amber Powdery Balsamic
Commonly compared with: Zimaya Zukhruf Black. ~95% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Zimaya Zukhruf BlackAlternative
Top: Nutmeg, Black pepper, Cinnamon, Grapefruit · Heart: Lavender, Woodsy notes, Iris, Coffee · Base: Licorice, Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla
Main accords (as listed): Fresh spicy Woody Warm spicy Lavender Soft spicy Powdery Cinnamon Aromatic Iris Amber
Commonly compared to: Dior Sauvage Elixir. ~95% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
Find on Jomashop →Find on FragranceNet →Check price on Amazon → Full notes
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Quick answers
Is Zimaya Zukhruf Black a dupe of Dior Sauvage Elixir?
It is commonly compared to Dior Sauvage Elixir, and we list it as an alternative with a reported similarity of ~95%. It is a different fragrance from Zimaya, not a copy, and we have not tested either one.
How close is Zukhruf Black to Sauvage Elixir?
A reported figure supplied to us puts it at about 95%. That is not our measurement.
Which is cheaper, Zukhruf Black or Sauvage Elixir?
On our site Zimaya Zukhruf Black is listed at $31.99 (3.4 oz / 100 ml) and Dior Sauvage Elixir at $224.99 (3.4 oz / 100 ml). Prices change, so check the live Amazon listing.
Is Zukhruf Black for men or women?
Zimaya Zukhruf Black is listed as Men. Dior Sauvage Elixir is listed as Men.
Where this guide comes from
We have not tested these fragrances ourselves. Notes, release years and "commonly compared to" links come from the published sources below, and notes lists differ between sources, so treat them as a guide. The overlap percentage is a rough comparison of two published note lists. It is not a measure of how similar the two smell. Fragrances can smell different on different people and from batch to batch. Price tiers are approximate. Check the Amazon listing for the live price, size and seller.
- Fragrantica: Dior Sauvage Elixir
- Reported similarity figure as supplied to Dupes Base (not our testing)
- Fragrantica: Zimaya Zukhruf Black