Sauvage by Dior
Brand: Dior
Concentration: EDT
Scent overview
Raw and magnetic. A blast of Calabrian bergamot that dries down into smoky ambroxan and pepper. It smells expensive, projects hard, and people will ask what you're wearing.
Is Sauvage worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot and sichuan pepper, lavender and pink pepper at the heart, then dries down to ambroxan and cedar.
Scent Score: 65/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 45, reputation 86, versatility 81, layerability 74 and value 45, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long, works for any occasion and gets compliments. Buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 339 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDT · Introduced 2015 · Men
Key accords: Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Ambroxan
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Sichuan Pepper
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Ambroxan
- Cedar
- Labdanum
Occasions: everyday, casual, outdoors
Seasons: spring, summer, fall
Fragrance overview
Sauvage by Dior belongs to the aromatic fragrance family. An untamed, raw freshness inspired by wide open spaces. Bergamot and Sichuan pepper ignite a fiery opening, while Ambroxan gives an addictive warm mineral trail that lingers for hours. Sauvage opens with Bergamot and Sichuan Pepper. The heart brings Lavender, Pink Pepper, and Vetiver. It dries down to Ambroxan, Cedar, and Labdanum.
How to wear Sauvage
On skin, Sauvage by Dior has longevity of 6-8 hours, heavy projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDT concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for everyday, casual, and outdoors. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Sauvage first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Sauvage : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Sauvage opens with Bergamot and Sichuan Pepper.
The heart brings Lavender, Pink Pepper, and Vetiver.
It dries down to Ambroxan, Cedar, and Labdanum.
What to layer with Sauvage
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, vetiver, and cedar.
Order: Apply Sauvage first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Sauvage : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and lavender.
Order: Apply Sauvage first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Portofino on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Sauvage : 2 sprays Neroli Portofino
Terre d'Hermès by Hermès
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and cedar.
Order: Apply Sauvage first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Terre d'Hermès on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Sauvage : 2 sprays Terre d'Hermès
Nuit d'Issey by Issey Miyake
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and vetiver.
Order: Apply Sauvage first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nuit d'Issey on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Sauvage : 2 sprays Nuit d'Issey
Chez Bond by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, vetiver, and cedar.
Order: Apply Sauvage first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chez Bond on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Sauvage : 2 sprays Chez Bond
Pairings to approach with care
Cologne Blanche by Dior
Not Recommended · 30/99
Sauvage has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Cologne Blanche brings a floral contrast to this aromatic scent.
Order: Apply Sauvage first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Cologne Blanche on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Sauvage : 2 sprays Cologne Blanche
Aire Sutileza by Loewe
Not Recommended · 31/99
Sauvage has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Aire Sutileza brings a floral contrast to this aromatic scent.
Order: Apply Sauvage first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aire Sutileza on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Sauvage : 2 sprays Aire Sutileza
Related fragrances and why
- Sauvage Elixir by Dior — Another version of Sauvage from Dior.
- Sauvage Parfum by DiorTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Another version of Sauvage from Dior.
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include pink pepper, vetiver, and cedar.
- Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford — Both include bergamot and lavender.
- Terre d'Hermès by Hermès — Both include vetiver and cedar.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Sauvage?
Sauvage opens with Bergamot and Sichuan Pepper. The heart brings Lavender, Pink Pepper, and Vetiver. It dries down to Ambroxan, Cedar, and Labdanum.
How long does Sauvage last, and how strong is it?
Sauvage by Dior has longevity of 6-8 hours, heavy projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDT concentration.
When should you wear Sauvage?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits everyday, casual, and outdoors.
What layers well with Sauvage?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, vetiver, and cedar. Apply Sauvage first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Sauvage : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
Reviewed alternatives
- Luna Rossa Carbon by Prada — Luna Rossa Carbon shares Sauvage's bergamot, pepper, lavender and ambroxan architecture and is consistently positioned as a smoother designer alternative.
- Aromatic Star Anise by Dossier — Dossier sells Aromatic Star Anise as its own impression of Dior Sauvage. They share bergamot, lavender and vetiver.
- Acqua di Giò Profumo by Giorgio Armani — Both are frequently compared modern masculine scents with fresh bergamot openings and strong performance, serving a similar all-purpose role.
- Bergamot Amber by Perfect Scents — Sold by its maker as inspired by Sauvage, built on the same bergamot and lavender freshness with an ambery base.
- Y EDP by Yves Saint Laurent — Y EDP and Sauvage are repeatedly compared as bold fresh-spicy aromatic masculine fragrances for the same versatile occasions.
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