Sauvage by Dior

It took young Sauvage EDT eleven years to become a classic myth. Despite its extreme massification, it still generates that fresh and sweet grace. Its quality was never in doubt, that of the raw materials; maybe its scent, hated or loved, but never unnoticed. A perfume with old-school barbershop vibes that broke the mold in this century of glass. Dior shows its mastery with Eau Sauvage, Fahrenheit, Dior Home Intense, and Sauvage. Today, in 2025, Sauvage EDT remains intact beyond the flankers that perfected it. Its fresh ambered sweetness with pepper is still there, maybe a bit weaker, but with the pride of continuing to be desired by its faithful public in the displays.

I loved this perfume bomb. I’m speaking in the past because I bought it in December 2015 and it lasted me years; it’s so intense that it wasn’t necessary to overapply it. Every time I wore it, my self-esteem went up; I felt sophisticated, elegant, modern, bold. I felt empowered, literally. I left a mark wherever I stepped. It’s expensive, but it’s worth it.

One of the fragrances I hate the most. It smells like soap (Ambroxan intoxicating), excessively massified in offices. It reminds me of morning business meetings with a bit shameless sales agents. It evokes unreliable guys, con artists, selling motorcycles. Fragrance for generic and unreliable office types. I respect others’ tastes, but that personality profile is what reminds me of this scent, precisely because of its massive use in offices. Edit: Interesting that, reading comments, user Rockrules made a review very much in the same line.

This perfume is the perfect detector to stay away from whoever is wearing it. Every time I’ve met users who wear it (which aren’t few, very mainstream), they confirm that there it smells like a mistake, a scam, or a mental imbalance dressed as Dior, or accessible luxury, if you will. If I can ask, I ask that they never discontinue it and that bad taste never evolves; that way the olfactory alarm warns me and makes my life easier. 🤢

About 60% similar to Natura’s Biography and 95% to Colbert Code. I own all three, greetings from CABA!

An excellent all-rounder!

When they told me this perfume smelled like a clean man, I didn’t believe it until I tried it. It’s a very soft, quite versatile scent. I use it for university and I like it. I don’t know why I felt it lasted two hours on skin and then vanished, but on clothes and in general I still felt and smelled the perfume after three hours. I’d say it has medium performance, and it’s a good option for a signature and daily perfume.

It smells very chemical and artificial, but people absolutely love it. It’s very similar to the fresh synthetic vibe of Davidoff’s Cool Water. Although it starts with fruity or peppery notes, we all know it’s about 90% synthetic… it reminds you of something fresh, slightly sweet, and lavender-like. Yes, it’s that typical fresh masculine scent. It’s not unique; you’ve probably heard of it before. It lasts long and is linear. I repeat, it’s not bad, but I’d rather smell it and then look for something cheaper that resembles it; there are plenty.

I started with the EDP, which was indifferent to me, then tried the Elixir, which is a beast, and finally the Parfum. While the mandarin opening of the Parfum was attractive, on my skin it smells like insecticide. All this to say I ended up trying and using the EDT. I agree with the review below: this is for everyone, and that’s its great masculine virtue; it confirms its mass appeal because it solves everything. My special mention is female admiration: in 5 years, whenever I asked any sales associate or woman what the best perfume for men was, or which one they liked most or recommended for going out, 95% without hesitation said Sauvage EDT, some even with emphasis. People, that’s not little.

Sauvage hits hard from the first second: the bergamot and pepper explode with vibrant, spicy freshness, marking a powerful opening. The heart with lavender, anise, and nutmeg adds character and depth. The woody and amber base with ambroxan, sandalwood, tonka, and vanilla leaves an intense, long-lasting trail of quality. It’s undeniable that it’s well-constructed, strong, and present, for men who want to make an impression. However, while I recognize its quality, it’s not my taste. I find it too common and the price excessive for what it offers. Conclusion: it’s impactful and prestigious, but for me, it doesn’t justify the cost versus the experience.

One of my favorite fragrances, honestly I don’t smell detergent in it. The only thing I’d wish for is more projection because on my skin it’s not very strong. The longevity is moderate leaning towards strong, but without a doubt, it’s one of my favorites.

100% masculine scent, clean and bold. In the opening and first 2 hours, it feels quite metallic/mineral. Once it dries, you understand why it’s one of the best-selling fragrances in history; it’s crazy. Its greatest virtues are versatility and longevity; it’s hard for me to think of a more versatile perfume. Suit for work? It works. Cargo pants, safety boots, and a wrinkled t-shirt? It works. Daily wear, going out at night, dates, formal events? It works. It lasts me longer than a workday on my skin. It’s overplayed, probably people won’t chase you to ask what perfume you’re wearing, but it’s a workhorse; it never fails. If you’ve never worn designer perfumes and are overwhelmed, buy a small bottle of this to start and see what’s up; afterwards, you’ll have plenty of time and options to spend your bonus smelling great.

I tried it and it smells like liquid detergent or laundry soap; I didn’t like it at all.

I think it’s my skin, but it smells a bit uncomfortable like detergent/laundry soap. For this reason, I wouldn’t recommend buying it blindly. It smells good from the bottle, but on my skin it smells like cleaning chemicals.