How it smells
It smells mostly fresh spicy and citrus. Bergamot at the top, Sichuan pepper and lavender in the middle and ambroxan and vanilla at the base.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Dior Sauvage notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Dior Sauvage EDP
Dior Sauvage EDP carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Dior Sauvage: day or night?
It is easy to wear from morning to evening.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Yves Saint Laurent Y and Taxi.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Taxi. If you want more hours, Dior Sauvage Elixir lasts about 9 to 12 hours. Base notes like ambroxan and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
The style of Dior Sauvage
The strongest accord is fresh spicy (100%), followed by citrus and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy fresh spicy and citrus smells and notes like Sichuan pepper and ambroxan. Less obvious notes include star anise. Perfume fans rate it 4.23 out of 5.
Flankers and editions
There are 4 other versions of this perfume, released between 1966 and 2021.
If you like Dior Sauvage, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Yves Saint Laurent Y (3 shared notes), Taxi (4 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense Yves Saint Laurent (3 shared notes) and Rogue Perfumery Bon Monsieur unisex (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Yves Saint Laurent Y starts from €55.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Can women wear Dior Sauvage?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How much does Dior Sauvage cost?
About €78 in Europe.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2018.
What is the difference between Dior Sauvage EDP and Sauvage?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.