Eau Sauvage Extreme

15 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• juancar7777

  July 27, 2014

  

  I never imagined Extreme by Eau Sauvage would return after years off the shelves. I first tried it in the summer of 2007; while it’s not really my style, its longevity and projection surpassed the original. I think it’s designed for evening wear, though the classic works well if reapplied. It’s an old fragrance; over time, other scents have managed to sound more current and interesting to the modern nose.

• Damian Montaño

  August 18, 2014

  

  Dior is one of the best perfumers. Regarding Eau Sauvage Extreme, I prefer the 1984 version; it had more class. I don’t deny that this new version is high quality, but I would have loved for the old one to have lasted.

• priethcallas

  September 12, 2014

  

  I’m writing this review with a vintage bottle from the 80s. It opens powerfully with bergamot, lemon, lavender, and a sweet note from the ‘fruity’ accords. In the heart notes, aldehydes, coriander, laurel, lily-of-the-valley root, and jasmine appear. The dry down is long and deep, loaded with musk, oakmoss, cedar, non-sweet amber, and patchouli. I’m truly delighted to own it; it’s genuinely a ‘concentrated eau de toilette’ version of the 1966 Eau Sauvage. The sillage is heavy for at least six hours, with longevity exceeding 12 hours. It must be the best longevity and sillage I’ve experienced in the aromatic citrus family. I use it for daytime and formal occasions, preferably in summer or intermediate seasons, though it works well in winter too. It’s not for young people.

• juancar7777

  September 15, 2014

  

  The issue (I think) with Christian Dior’s Eau Sauvage Extreme is that it’s currently discontinued.

• Lidz

  August 24, 2015

  

  I’m scared. I bought this fragrance for my partner thinking it would be good. Does anyone not like it???

• Espartaco

  January 15, 2017

  

  I love it. At first, I thought I wouldn’t like it because it’s so citrusy, acidic, and rough, with that oakmoss note from start to finish. But the Extreme version is a game-changer: it’s much more intense than the original, not just in projection but due to the presence of rosemary, jasmine, patchouli, and laurel. You could say it’s like Eau de Rochas for women—citrusy but with an aromatic, shadowy finish. While the original is refreshing, Extreme is refreshing, citrusy, and narcotic. That’s the key.

• Espartaco

  January 21, 2017

  

  I absolutely love it. At first glance, it seemed like a fragrance that had nothing to do with me being citrus-based; too acidic and harsh, dominated by oakmoss. However, I’m obsessed with the Extreme version: it’s much more intense than the original, not just in projection and sillage, but due to the presence of rosemary, jasmine, patchouli, and laurel. Eau Sauvage Extreme could be considered a male counterpart to the classic Rochas Eau de Toilette for women: citrusy but with an aromatic and somber undertone. Eau Sauvage is refreshing and citrusy; Eau Sauvage Extreme is refreshing, citrusy, and narcotic. That’s the difference with the original.

• uhm

  June 14, 2017

  

  It left me baffled because I remembered it differently, but the one I tried yesterday turned out very similar to Sauvage Parfum Eau, with a note of rancid leather that I didn’t like much. The performance is good.

• MarcusRS

  August 2, 2018

  

  My cousin Luis and I were absolute perfume lovers at 13, convinced that if we smelled good, Vania, the Lebanese girl next door, would fall for us. Puig’s Eau Brava didn’t work on her. Years later, my cousin joined the naval aviation academy and, upon returning from the ‘Cuauhtémoc’ sailboat, brought back perfumes from France—this ‘Extreme’ arrived in 1986. My love for this fragrance was my first personal perfume until it became impossible to find in 1990. They offered me Jazz, but that’s a different story. Eau Extreme is my second aromatic love, after Signoricci and before Jazz. At 19, Eau Sauvage Extreme marked a wonderful era. I remember not liking it at first, like a difficult book that requires rereading. Spartacus’s definition is spot-on: it’s ‘Narcotic’. I always felt it stayed true to its ‘black’ bottle status; the first spray is saturated, sharp, and brilliant. It seems like Eau Sauvage’s cousin, but with a well-placed surname. From that saturation comes a bitter wormwood effect twisted by amber, laurel, and permanent caraway seed. Sweet and citrusy, yet dark and bitter from end to end. It’s for all four seasons, timeless since 1984, something that elevates its ‘status’. Dior saved the name by staying true to its origins. Excellent performance for any situation, dress code, or day-to-day. Although relaunched, it’s discontinued today in 2018. 100% recommended. Thanks to @cheffpepor for the generous decant that led me to buy the bottle (black box with silver accents).

• MarcusRS

  August 4, 2018

  

  My cousin Luis and I were perfume obsessives at 13, convinced that Vania, the daughter of some Lebanese neighbors, would fall for us; oh, big mistake—Puig’s Agua Brava didn’t impress her. Years later, after returning from his sailing trip on the ‘Cuauhtémoc’ following military school, he brought back French perfumes, and that’s how ‘Extreme’ entered my life in 1986. It became my first personal fragrance until it vanished in 1990; I remember going to the perfumeria unsuccessfully, and they offered Jazz instead, but that’s another story. Extreme is my second great love, after Signor Ricci and before Jazz. It marked a wonderful era at 19. At first, I didn’t like it, like a difficult book that requires rereading. It’s true to its black bottle: saturated, philosophical, and brilliant. It projects a bitter herbal effect twisted by amber, laurel, and permanent coriander seed. Sweet and citrusy but with a dark layer. It’s timeless since 1984, elevates its status, and fits perfectly in any situation. Although it seems discontinued in 2018, it’s 100% recommended. Thanks to @cheffpepor for the decant that led me to buy the bottle.

• Ts6

  November 1, 2018

  

  This one holds memories. Weeks ago, I bought a bottle to capture the scent of that hateful Austrian jacket, the trams in Ozú, the tortilla sandwiches, the One Touch Easy messages, or the stick licorice at recess. This cologne smells exactly like that: licorice, incense, and violet. My first bottle was like the Antaeus one, frosted black glass. I bought this and others at the huge perfume shop in my grandmother’s pharmacy—what a paradise! Eau Sauvage Extreme has changed, becoming slightly kinder, younger, and more floral. It still keeps its hallmarks and has aged well. I think this oakmoss is better than others. I detect lots of cedar at the start and a superb, aniseed, rainy lavender. It gives a barbershop vibe, like Bleu de Chanel but with more personality. Then it becomes patchouli-heavy and reminds me of Acqua di Gio. It doesn’t smell like lemon; it’s a fresh, chilly cologne that’s very socially appropriate. The first instinct is to overapply with joy; performance is good, longevity is lasting, and the trail is moderate. Highly recommended, though today I prefer other later flankers.

• Ts6

  November 14, 2018

  

  This also smells like memories. A few weeks ago, I opened a bottle to evoke the end of high school: the scent of that Austrian jacket, the trolls in the Ozú chat, the tortilla sandwiches, the One Touch Easy messages, or the licorice sticks chewed during breaks. That’s what this cologne smelled like back then, along with incense and violet. My first bottle was identical to Antaeus—frosted black glass with a plastic cap. I bought this and others at my grandma’s pharmacy’s giant perfumeria, what a paradise! Extreme has changed, though not much; today it seems kinder, younger, and more floral. Still, it retains its distinctive hallmarks and has aged very well. The oakmoss is better executed than in others. I notice a lot of cedar at the start and a superb, rain-dampened, aniseed lavender. It gives off a fresh barbershop vibe, more personal than Bleu de Chanel. Then it patchoulifies and recalls Acqua di Gio. It doesn’t smell especially of lemon; it’s a fresh, icy cologne that’s very socially appropriate. It layers happily and performance is excellent. Longevity is durable and projection moderate. I wear it with pleasure, though today I prefer some later flankers.

• SirCharlie

  February 4, 2022

  

  When I tried Eau Sauvage Extreme, I finally understood the nostalgic comments; it carries a heavy load of vintage elements. It’s imposing, with a strong citrus and herbal charge, supported by a mossy base and a sour accord similar to leather, but nothing unpleasant. It’s dark, robust, and dense; not for extreme heat, but with moderation, it works all year round. I see it as super elegant and alpha, for experienced people who smell nostalgic rather than old. Good performance, it evolves to become less dark and more versatile. I like it; it denotes quality, but I prefer Acqua di Parma or Regio by Casamorati, which are better balanced. Rating: 7/10.

• SirCharlie

  February 6, 2022

  

  Upon trying it, I understand the nostalgia others mention; it carries a heavy load of vintage elements. It’s very imposing, with a high citrus and herbal charge, sustained by a moss base and a ‘sour’ accord similar to leather, but not malodorous. It’s dark, robust, and dense; not for extreme heat, but with moderation, it works in all four seasons. It looks elegant and alpha, for someone with experience and attitude, without sounding old, but rather nostalgic. It has good performance and evolves toward a less dark, more versatile side. I like it for its quality, but comparatively, I prefer scents like Acqua di Parma or Casamorati’s Regio, which I see as better balanced. Rating: 7/10.

• Javirulo

  April 11, 2022

  

  To me, this flanker is an absolute hidden gem. It smells fantastic and performs better than other Eau Sauvage versions I’ve tried. The lavender and patchouli notes are incredibly natural, with intense green and aromatic facets that bring it close to classic colognes without ever smelling musty. It’s worth a try, ideal for fans of scents like Santos Concentré, Polo Green, or Bogart Signature. Nothing to envy from the rest of the family; the quality is top-notch in designer perfumes. Very good, indeed.