Sauvage Eau de Parfum
The richer, sweeter sibling of the Sauvage EDT, adding vanilla and ambery depth to the signature bergamot-and-ambroxan blast. A crowd-pleasing modern powerhouse.
Sauvage Eau de Parfum opens on Bergamot and Sichuan Pepper, moves through Lavender and Star Anise, and dries down to Ambroxan and Vanilla. At $100 - $160 it is a designer-tier price you pay for the name as much as the juice, with long lasting (8h - 10h) on skin. A relatively safe blind buy for most wardrobes.
ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES
Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.
Approx. $1.00/ml — Based on the lowest street price ($100) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.
OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN
- Bergamot
- Sichuan Pepper
- Lavender
- Star Anise
- Nutmeg
- Ambroxan
- Vanilla
- Cedar
EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE
Sauvage Eau de Parfum by Dior is a bright citrus-leaning eau de parfum released in 2018, composed by François Demachy. This is our research team's structured analysis of how it is built, how it performs, and who it suits — based on its composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.
The Opening
From the first spray, Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper establish a bright citrus and warm spice character that defines the top of the composition.
The Heart
Beneath the opening, a warm spice and aromatic herb heart of Lavender, Star Anise, Nutmeg forms the signature most people will recognise.
The Dry-Down
Hours later it resolves into a dry woods and golden amber foundation — Ambroxan, Vanilla, Cedar — that determines the lasting memory of the scent.
Who Should Buy Sauvage Eau de Parfum
Sauvage Eau de Parfum leans masculine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to spring, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to versatile day-to-night wear. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and warm spice compositions and want strong longevity, it belongs on your shortlist.
Performance and quality are not in question here. The honest caveat is ubiquity: Sauvage Eau de Parfum is widely worn, so if smelling distinctive matters more to you than smelling excellent, factor that in.
PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS
PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE
Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.
Bergamot and Sichuan Pepper lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.
Lavender and Star Anise take over as the core character of the fragrance.
Ambroxan and Vanilla anchor the scent close to the skin.
A skin-scent of Ambroxan and Vanilla is what typically remains by now.
Wear It
- ✓Spring (30% seasonal fit)
- ✓Summer (25% seasonal fit)
- ✓Autumn / Fall (25% seasonal fit)
- ✓Flexible across day and night
Skip It
- ✗Few hard limits — a fairly easy all-rounder
Blind-Buy Risk
- • Fresh, broadly-likeable profile lowers the risk of disappointment
- • Clean citrus/fresh structures are widely accepted and rarely offend.
INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT
Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.
Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.
This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →
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