Score

87/100

Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum

Parfum2012François Demachy

“Sauvage's older, denser ancestor — myrrh smoke and quiet confidence.”

Eau Sauvage Parfum

aromatic

amber

citrus

$120–$150Fair value

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The take

What works

●Myrrh-vetiver-oakmoss combo gives the original some teeth
●Real longevity in a category that usually disappears
●The Eau Sauvage for someone who needs it to last past 2pm

Trade-offs

●Lost the airy DNA that made the original a summer classic
●Dense myrrh can become headache-inducing in warmth

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The Eau Sauvage line

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Mid

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Performance

Longevity

8–10 hours

Projection

Across a table

Sillage

Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Spring and daytime work too. Leans masculine.

When

Spring, 71%, works
Summer, 36%
Fall, 100%, best
Winter, 96%, best
Day, 74%, works
Night, 96%, best

Occasions

Everyday Office Date nightNight outSpecial occasion

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Eau Sauvage Parfum smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum 2017, Le Labo Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam, Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Eau Sauvage Parfum last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Eau Sauvage Parfum?

Eau Sauvage Parfum is best in fall and winter, at night. Spring and daytime work too. It suits almost any occasion.

Is Eau Sauvage Parfum worth it?

At $120–$150, yes for this tier. Myrrh-vetiver-oakmoss combo gives the original some teeth. Real longevity in a category that usually disappears.