By now, Writer by Cyrus seems to be a term known to many. It has gained recognition as a clone of Dior's "Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) | Dior." Here, I would like to describe my experiences with the fragrance and make a comparison between the two. So: Writer on the left wrist and Sauvage on the right wrist, and off we go!
The top note of the Writer appeals to me personally right away; it opens as fresh as the one from Dior. However, from my perspective, there are some relatively clear differences between the two perfumes. The Writer has a citrus-sweet opening, with the apple standing out quite distinctly, which you do not find in the Sauvage at all. The original from Dior, on the other hand, has a much spicier top note that comes across as a bit more high-quality and refined to my nose. Sauvage is a real Ambroxan powerhouse, which cannot be said to the same extent about the Writer, which instead features a creamier musk note. In the dry-down, however, a clear convergence of the two fragrances is noticeable. Nevertheless, the Sauvage remains a whole shade darker and harsher throughout. After a longer time on the skin, the Writer becomes more citrus-floral with a very slight spiciness, while Sauvage remains consistently peppery-fresh and very subtly aquatic. Overall, I think it should be noted that the Writer differs quite a bit from the Dior original, especially in the top note, in direct comparison. However, it captures the Sauvage DNA about 95%, which is why one would assume it is Dior Sauvage in 9 out of 10 cases.
The longevity of this fragrance is surprisingly good and exactly what one would expect from an EDT. However, the Sauvage EDT lasts even a bit longer, but the difference is really marginal. Both fragrances also project quite reasonably, but the original does have a slight edge here.
The bottle of the Writer does not hide its connection to the bigger brother at all. One inevitably thinks directly of the clean Dior bottle. Even the color gradient in the glass of both bottles is almost identical (the Writer is a bit greener). In terms of quality, the Writer has a really great, high-quality heavy bottle with a really cool magnetic cap (more than unusual in this price range).
You can wear the Writer like the Sauvage in any season and at any age. I find the former even a bit more wearable and versatile due to the softer musk note, but this comes at the cost of being less noticeable.
In conclusion, it should be noted that Writer is an absolutely recommendable alternative to "Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) | Dior," which some might even prefer over the original. However, for my nose, the Sauvage wins the race because it simply comes across as more high-quality and vibrant. I also think that Sauvage is absolutely overhated ("NPC scent," "everyone wears it," "overdone"), I still like it a lot. I could name several other fragrances (even from the niche sector) that I smell in public much more often today than Dior Sauvage. Well, anyone who wants to get the Sauvage DNA for significantly cheaper and can accept a distinction in the top note should definitely go for it!
