Dior Balade Sauvage dupe — cheaper alternatives

Dior Balade Sauvage: released in 2018, woody, citrus and fruity, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Dior Balade Sauvage dupe?

The closest Dior Balade Sauvage dupe we found is Essential Parfums Fig Infusion — 82% match, about $110 (estimate) versus about $350 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Dior Balade Sauvage dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Dior Balade SauvageProjection
1Essential Parfums Fig Infusion82%about $110* (−69%)5h vs 6h6/10
2Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo - Fico di Amalfi80%about $95* (−73%)4h vs 6h7/10
3Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt77%about $95* (−73%)4h vs 6h6/10
4Guerlain Nerolia Vetiver76%about $135 (−61%)5h vs 6h6/10
5Jo Malone London Fig & Lotus Flower74%about $165* (−53%)5h vs 6h5/10
  1. Essential Parfums Fig Infusion — 82% scent match

    Evokes the sun-drenched fig and citrus profile of Balade Sauvage, leaning into a cozy, woody green aura.

    It shares its woody, fruity and citrus accords with Dior Balade Sauvage, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 3,221 community ratings.

  2. Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo - Fico di Amalfi — 80% scent match

    Shares the bright citrus and lush fig qualities reminiscent of Balade Sauvage, delivered with an uplifting Mediterranean breeze.

    It shares its citrus, woody and fruity accords with Dior Balade Sauvage, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 8,641 community ratings.

  3. Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt — 77% scent match

    Recalls the ozonic and mineral-infused seashore elements found in Balade Sauvage with an airy, clean finish.

    It shares its aromatic and citrus accords with Dior Balade Sauvage, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 15,156 community ratings.

  4. Guerlain Nerolia Vetiver — 76% scent match

    Blends crisp citrus and aromatic facets in a manner that feels right at home in the same family as Balade Sauvage.

    It shares its aromatic, green and woody accords with Dior Balade Sauvage, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,425 community ratings.

  5. Jo Malone London Fig & Lotus Flower — 74% scent match

    Intertwines delicate fig and watery floral notes in a style adjacent to the fruit-and-solars heart of Balade Sauvage.

    It shares its ozonic, green and woody accords with Dior Balade Sauvage, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,169 community ratings.

Which Dior Balade Sauvage dupe is cheapest?

Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo - Fico di Amalfi, at about $95 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Dior Balade Sauvage.

Which Dior Balade Sauvage dupe lasts longest?

Essential Parfums Fig Infusion, at about 5h on skin, against about 6h for Dior Balade Sauvage.

Which Dior Balade Sauvage dupe is closest to the original?

Essential Parfums Fig Infusion, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Dior Balade Sauvage dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Essential Parfums Fig Infusion saves you about $350 a year against Dior Balade Sauvage. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Dior Balade Sauvage dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Essential Parfums Fig Infusion comes closest at 5.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Dior Balade Sauvage notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-18.