Dior
Sauvage EDP
“The fragrance equivalent of a white Oxford shirt — worn by everyone, still works on you.”
Warmer and sweeter than the 2015 EDT it flanks, the 2018 Sauvage EDP added Papua New Guinean vanilla, star anise, and nutmeg to the same ambroxan-bergamot bones François Demachy used on the original. The denser, cold-weather-leaning member of the Sauvage line, bridging to the 2021 Elixir. The default modern masculine for millions of wearers.
The take
What works
- ●Ambroxan backbone gives it magnetic skin-sillage
- ●Lavender-pepper-vanilla is the most crowd-pleasing formula in designer fragrance
- ●True year-round versatility
Trade-offs
- ●Too ubiquitous — you'll smell it on the man behind you in line
- ●Plays it safe when it could be extraordinary
Notes
Top
BergamotMid
Sichuan Pepper
Lavender
Nutmeg
Star AniseBase
Ambroxan
Papua New Guinean VanillaPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 9 of our editorial picks
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dior Sauvage EDP smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Dior Sauvage Very Cool Spray (85%), Rayhaan Nocturno (79%), Prada Prada Luna Rossa Carbon (71%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does Dior Sauvage EDP last?
8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 85/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Dior Sauvage EDP?
Versatile across seasons, with a slight edge toward fall, works day or night. Suited to office, date night, casual.
Is Dior Sauvage EDP worth it?
At $70–$180, yes — and the gap to the next tier up is real. Ambroxan backbone gives it magnetic skin-sillage. Lavender-pepper-vanilla is the most crowd-pleasing formula in designer fragrance.
Details
- Perfumer
- François Demachy
- Collection
- Sauvage