A bold, fresh fragrance inspired by wide-open landscapes. Sauvage is one of the best-selling men's fragrances in the world, anchored by a striking bergamot and Ambroxan combination created by perfumer Francois Demachy.
What People Say
The bergamot-ambroxan combination creates an incredibly clean, fresh opening that feels modern and sophisticated
Ambroxan gives it this distinctive metallic-woody drydown that's instantly recognizable and addictive
Projects strongly without being cloying - the sillage is noticeable but not overwhelming
Works equally well in office settings and casual wear due to the balanced fresh-spicy composition
The ambroxan can smell synthetic and chemical-like, especially in the drydown
Extremely common - you'll smell it on multiple people in any crowded space
Linear progression with little complexity or evolution throughout the wear
Great for
Men who want a reliable, crowd-pleasing fragrance that smells expensive and works in most situations without being challenging.
Not for
Fragrance enthusiasts seeking complexity or uniqueness, and anyone who dislikes synthetic ambroxan or overly popular scents.
Longevity
6-8 hours with good staying power, settles close to skin after 4 hours
Projection
Strong projection for first 2-3 hours, then moderate arm's length sillage
Value
Reasonable for a designer fragrance at this performance level, though you're paying partly for the Dior name
Fragrance Notes
How It Compares
vs. ChanelBleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum
The two titans of mainstream men's fragrance go head to head — Dior's fresh, peppery Sauvage against Chanel's woody, incense-tinged Bleu.
Read the full comparison →vs. DiorSauvage
These are literally the same fragrance line in different concentrations, so the real question is which version of Sauvage actually suits your lifestyle better.
Read the full comparison →vs. DiorSauvage Parfum
Both are from the same iconic Sauvage lineage, so the real question is whether the extra richness and depth of the Parfum is worth it over the fresh, crowd-pleasing original EDT.
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