Sauvage Parfum by Dior
Brand: Dior
Concentration: Parfum
Scent overview
The smoothest Sauvage: mandarin and bergamot over milky Sri Lankan sandalwood and jammy cedar, wrapped in vanilla absolute and bittersweet tonka.
Is Sauvage Parfum worth it?
How it smells: Opens with mandarin and bergamot, sandalwood and cedarwood at the heart, then dries down to vanilla and tonka bean.
Scent Score: 74/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 68, versatility 81, layerability 82 and value 68, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long, gets compliments and smells fresh. Hardly any complaints. Buyers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 46 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
Parfum · Introduced 2019 · Men
Key accords: Mandarin, Bergamot, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
Top Notes
- Mandarin
- Bergamot
Heart Notes
- Sandalwood
- Cedarwood
Base Notes
- Vanilla
- Tonka Bean
Occasions: Evening, Date, Office
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Sauvage Parfum by Dior belongs to the woody fragrance family. The smoothest Sauvage: mandarin and bergamot over milky Sri Lankan sandalwood and jammy cedar, wrapped in vanilla absolute and bittersweet tonka. Sauvage Parfum opens with Mandarin and Bergamot. The heart brings Sandalwood and Cedarwood. It dries down to Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
How to wear Sauvage Parfum
On skin, Sauvage Parfum by Dior has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, Parfum concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for evening, date, and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss. Apply Sauvage Parfum first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Sauvage Parfum : 2 sprays Boss Bottled and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Sauvage Parfum opens with Mandarin and Bergamot.
The heart brings Sandalwood and Cedarwood.
It dries down to Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
What to layer with Sauvage Parfum
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, sandalwood, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Sauvage Parfum first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Sauvage Parfum : 2 sprays Boss Bottled
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, sandalwood, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Sauvage Parfum first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Sauvage Parfum : 2 sprays Le Male
Iris Malikhân by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Sauvage Parfum first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Iris Malikhân on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Sauvage Parfum : 2 sprays Iris Malikhân
Tubéreuse Astrale by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Sauvage Parfum first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tubéreuse Astrale on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Sauvage Parfum : 2 sprays Tubéreuse Astrale
Fleur Diamantine by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin, bergamot, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Sauvage Parfum first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fleur Diamantine on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Sauvage Parfum : 2 sprays Fleur Diamantine
Pairings to approach with care
Fruity Magnolia by Dossier
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Fruity Magnolia brings a fruity contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Sauvage Parfum first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fruity Magnolia on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Sauvage Parfum : 2 sprays Fruity Magnolia
Mango Sticky Rice by d'Annam
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Mango Sticky Rice brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Sauvage Parfum first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Mango Sticky Rice on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Sauvage Parfum : 2 sprays Mango Sticky Rice
Related fragrances and why
- Sauvage by Dior — Another version of Sauvage from Dior.
- Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss — Both include bergamot, sandalwood, and vanilla.
- Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier — Both include bergamot, sandalwood, and vanilla.
- Iris Malikhân by Maison Crivelli — Both include sandalwood, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Sauvage Parfum?
Sauvage Parfum opens with Mandarin and Bergamot. The heart brings Sandalwood and Cedarwood. It dries down to Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
How long does Sauvage Parfum last, and how strong is it?
Sauvage Parfum by Dior has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, Parfum concentration.
When should you wear Sauvage Parfum?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits evening, date, and office.
What layers well with Sauvage Parfum?
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, sandalwood, and vanilla. Apply Sauvage Parfum first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Sauvage Parfum : 2 sprays Boss Bottled.
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