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Score
84/100

Dior

Eau Sauvage Extreme

1984

“Lemon, basil, and lavender on patchouli — Sauvage's vintage extreme, dated by design.”

Eau Sauvage Extreme
aromatic
fresh spicy
citrus

The take

What works

  • ●Lemon-lavender-basil potent refined Eau Sauvage flanker
  • ●Imperial-class masculine summer-or-winter signature

Trade-offs

  • ●Reformulations differ from vintage
  • ●Sharp opening reads like cleaner to some

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Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Across a table
Sillage
Strong trail

Fit

Best in spring, during the day. Summer and fall work too. Strongly masculine.

When

  • Spring, 99%, best
  • Summer, 68%, works
  • Fall, 80%, works
  • Winter, 40%
  • Day, 100%, best
  • Night, 57%

Gender

Strongly masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Eau Sauvage Extreme smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Dior Eau Sauvage Extreme 2010 (81%), Dior Eau Sauvage (64%), Acqua di Parma Colonia Il Profumo (71%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Eau Sauvage Extreme last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Eau Sauvage Extreme?

Eau Sauvage Extreme is best in spring, during the day. Summer and fall work too. It suits almost any occasion.

Is Eau Sauvage Extreme worth it?

At this price, yes for this tier. Lemon-lavender-basil potent refined Eau Sauvage flanker. Imperial-class masculine summer-or-winter signature.