Dior · 1966
Eau Sauvage
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
CloseArm's length
Polarising
Mixed
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Eau Sauvage by Dior is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. Eau Sauvage was launched in 1966. The nose behind this fragrance is Edmond Roudnitska. Top notes are Lemon, Bergamot, Basil, Rosemary, Caraway and Fruity Notes; middle notes are Jasmine, Coriander, Carnation, Patchouli, Orris Root, Sandalwood, Rose, Lavender and Hedione; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. This is a fresh perfume which can be easily recognized among other fresh fragrances. Clear and fresh scent of lemon and bitter-fresh rosemary are combined perfectly with masculine, woody nuances of a base. The perfume was introduced in 1966 and created in cooperation with perfumer Edmond Roudnitska. The creator made the perfume legendary and characteristic for its fresh, citrusy notes, composed with spicy lavender on a masculine, woody base. The fragrance incorporates the following accords: lemon, basil, bergamot, cumin, lavender and fruit. A heart blooms with jasmine, rose, carnation, iris root, coriander, patchouli and sandalwood. Base notes bring us oak moss, vetiver, musk and amber.The flacon was designed by Pierre Dinand. This edition was refreshed with a new advertising campaign featuring world famous Alain Delon in 2009.
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Dior has released over 1,000 fragrances since Miss Dior launched in 1947; Scendira currently stocks 85 of them. The house spans three clear territories: the Sauvage-led fresh masculine line (Dior's biggest commercial anchor), the J'adore-Miss Dior feminine florals, and the François Demachy iris-and-cedar Dior Homme collection that reshaped men's iris in the 2000s. Prices range from about $49 for travel formats to $525 for La Collection Privée exclusives. The five standout Dior fragrances currently on Scendira are Dior Homme Original (dry iris and vetiver, 2021 remix), Diorella Parfum (1972 mossy chypre), Dior Homme Intense 2011 and 2007 (powdery iris-vanilla-cedar), and Dior Homme Cologne 2013 (crisp bergamot-grapefruit blossom). Family-wise the stocked selection leans fresh and unisex on average, with iris and vetiver as recurring signatures on the masculine side.
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