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Picture spice with heat behind it. That is the first ten seconds of Dior Sauvage.

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Dior Sauvage

Released

2018

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Nose

François Demachy

House from

France

Retail

$115 / 60ml

Rated

4.21/5

How it moves

You meet bergamot and pepper at the door. By the half hour it has become Sichuan Pepper, lavender and star anise. By evening it is Ambroxan, vanilla and cedar, and it is better for it.

What wearers say

14,400 people have rated it, and they land at 4.21 out of 5. That is close to consensus, which almost nothing in this hobby achieves.

  • The fresh-spicy benchmark: bergamot, pepper, lavender, and ambroxan that reads clean, versatile, and broadly appealing.
  • Performance is a highlight, with the EDP giving strong longevity and projection that most feel lasts well beyond a workday.
  • Seen as a safe, versatile daily and date scent; critics call it overexposed, 'basic,' and ambroxan-heavy to the point of harshness.

Who made it

François Demachy composed it in 2018, for Dior in France. Dior's ambroxan-driven juggernaut fronted by Johnny Depp — for years the best-selling men's fragrance in the world.

Wear it with

  • Dior Sauvage ElixirPopular flanker stack; concentrated spice and lavender over the fresh base
  • MFK Baccarat Rouge 540Saffron-amber sweetness contrasts the peppery freshness for a surprising twist
  • Atelier Cologne Orange SanguineJuicy blood-orange adds creamy citrus brightness, perfect for summer

Wear it for less

There are 42 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $18 — $97 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.

The community

What people say about Sauvage

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    Questions

    What smells like Dior Sauvage?
    We list 42 bottles built to smell like it, including The Essence Vault by The Essence Vault, Sauvage by The Essence Vault, Sauvage by Pearl Fragrance and Zeal by Ajmal.
    What is the cheapest alternative to Dior Sauvage?
    The Essence Vault by The Essence Vault, at $18. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
    How much cheaper are the alternatives?
    Dior Sauvage is listed at $115 for 60ml. The bottles that smell like it run from $18 to $191.
    Who made Dior Sauvage?
    It was composed by François Demachy, released in 2018 for Dior.

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