Sauvage by Dior

It took the 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; perhaps its scent, hated or loved, but never unnoticed. A perfume with old-school barbershop airs that broke rules in this century of glass. Dior shows its mastery with Eau Sauvage, Fahrenheit, Dior Home Intense and Sauvage. Today, in 2025, the Sauvage EDT remains intact beyond the flankers that perfected it. Its fresh ambered sweetness with peppercorns is still there, perhaps weaker, but with the pride of continuing to be desired by its faithful public in the shop windows.

Absolute stinker. Although it’s already very overused, it’s something you should have in your collection: super versatile, incredible scent and high longevity. Of my whole collection, it’s the one that has flattered me the most.

One of the fragrances I detest the most. It smells like soap (Ambroxan to the point of intoxication), excessively massified in offices. It reminds me of morning business meetings with a bit shameless sales agents. It evokes unreliable types, swindlers, those who sell motorbikes. A fragrance for generic and unreliable office types. I respect other people’s tastes, but that profile of person is what reminds me of this scent, precisely because of its mass use in offices. Edit: Interesting that, reading comments, user Rockrules made a review very much in the same line.

I loved this perfumazo. I speak 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, it boosted my self-esteem; I felt sophisticated, elegant, modern, audacious. I felt empowered, literally. I left a mark wherever I stepped. It’s expensive, but it’s worth it.

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

Sauvage is a modern classic that never fails. Fresh, spicy, super versatile, with an imposing masculine vibe. The longevity and projection are top-notch; they make you noticeable wherever you go. I recommend it 100%, especially for those over 30 looking for a signature scent for everyday wear.

It smells very chemical and artificial, yet people adore it. It bears a strong resemblance to the fresh synthetic scent of Davidoff’s Cool Water. While it initially hints at fruit or pepper, we all know it’s about 90% synthetic… it recalls something fresh, mildly sweet, and lavender-like. Yes, it’s that typical fresh masculine scent. It’s not unique; you’ve surely heard of it before. It lasts a long time and is linear. To repeat, it’s not bad, but I’d suggest smelling it first, then searching for something cheaper that resembles it; there are plenty of options.

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

An excellent all-rounder!

I started with the EDP, which was indifferent to me, then the Elixir, which is an absolute beast, and finally the Parfum. While the mandarin opening attracted me, on my skin it smells like insecticide. This is why I tried and used the EDT. I agree with the review below: this is for everyone, and that is its great masculine virtue, confirming its mass appeal: it solves everything. My special mention is female admiration: in 5 years, whenever I asked any shop assistant or woman what the best perfume for men was, or which one they liked most or recommended for going out, 95% without hesitation told me Sauvage EDT, some even with emphasis. People, that is no small feat.

The first time I smelled Sauvage, I was fascinated. A neighbour wore it, and I could smell it from the other side of the street. It was a rare scent back in Mexico (a few years ago, 2017). I loved that ultra-sexy ambroxan, very masculine and captivating. That is my memory of Sauvage EDT. Nowadays, it is heavily copied and diluted, which has taken away its magic. 9/10.

Those who say it smells like detergent should check carefully because they probably have a fake. Sauvage EDT is a classic and is always, rich, wonderful, a spiced, aromatic, and slightly less fresh marvel (I have the 2025 version). The 2019 version seems fresher with a sweeter lime. A marvel wherever you get it. FOR A REASON IT IS THE BEST SELLER. Tremendous success.

100% masculine scent, clean and bold. In the opening and first two hours, it feels quite metallic/mineral. Once dry, you understand why it is one of the best-selling fragrances in history; it’s madness. 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 trousers, safety boots, and a t-shirt? It works. Daily wear, night out, dates, formal? It works. On me, it lasts longer than a working day. It’s a bit overused, 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 it’s like; afterwards, you’ll have plenty of time and options to spend your bonus smelling good.

An incredible scent, citrusy and masculine at the start; it’s peppery and can make you sneeze, plus the metallic smell of ambroxan. It’s an all-terrain perfume. You use it for almost everything, except the gym, but it’s for any weather and suits almost any occasion (university, going out, club). The problem is the longevity: the first 2 to 3 hours it’s a beast, projecting a lot (I have an anecdote where I was going to a talk, I thought it was in a forum, but it was in a small room; I sprayed about 12 or 15 times, and I probably hated by those around me; I could hear them sniffing, surely due to the peppery itch). After the third hour, it drops significantly; longevity ranges from 6 to 8 hours on skin, and it sticks quite a bit to clothes, so I’ve left garments with its scent. Before, I thought it didn’t last at all, and yes it did, but later I saw that being so strong generates olfactory fatigue, so I don’t bathe in it anymore nor repeat it so often. But yes, its performance isn’t as bad as people mention for the first batch, nor as poor as those from the pandemic era. It’s a scent they say is boring, but it’s popular for a reason, and I love it.

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.