Dior Sauvage EDT

Description

Dior Sauvage EDT is the fragrance that redefined mainstream men's perfumery when François Demachy launched it in 2015, a fresh-spicy amber built around Calabrian bergamot and Ambroxan that became one of the best-selling men's fragrances in the world. Fronted by Johnny Depp's "wide open spaces" campaign, it pairs a sharp pepper-bergamot opening with a peppery, patchouli-vetiver heart before drying down into Ambroxan's clean, almost weightless woody-amber signature. Love it or find it overexposed, Sauvage EDT remains the reference point every "fresh spicy" launch since 2015 gets compared against.

Scent Character

Woody: 33% · Spicy: 25% · Smoky/Resinous: 17% · Floral: 17% · Fresh: 8%

Translation: a clean, Ambroxan-driven woody base carries most of the weight, layered with peppery spice, a resinous labdanum warmth, a touch of geranium florals, and a bright bergamot opening.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Calabrian Bergamot, Pepper
• Heart: Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium, Elemi
• Base: Ambroxan, Cedar, Labdanum

Performance

Longevity: Good, typically 6-8 hours, on the lighter end since this is Sauvage's original Eau de Toilette concentration (the EDP and Parfum versions run longer).
Sillage: Strong in the first hour or two, then settles into a moderate, clean trail.
Projection: Noticeable arm's-length presence early, easing into a close skin scent by the drydown.

Best Occasions & Season

Genuinely year-round and all-purpose. The bergamot-pepper opening reads fresh enough for spring and summer, while the amber-woody base holds up in fall and winter too. Equally at home in the office, on a first date, or running errands.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Toilette
Perfumer: François Demachy
House: Dior
Year: 2015

Try Before You Commit

Sauvage EDT is one of the most widely available fragrances in the world. You'll find it at any department store or Dior counter. Sampling first is still worth it if you're deciding between concentrations: our 1mL ($3.99), 5mL ($14.99), and 10mL ($21.99) samples let you confirm the EDT's lighter, fresher profile suits you before buying a full bottle.

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FAQ

How does Sauvage EDT differ from the EDP, Parfum, and Elixir?
All share the same bergamot-Ambroxan DNA, but each concentration shifts the balance: EDT is the brightest and most citrus-forward with the lightest longevity; EDP adds more amber depth and staying power; Parfum and Elixir push further into a darker, sweeter, longer-lasting territory. If you love the EDT but want it to last longer, the EDP is the natural next step.

Has Sauvage EDT been reformulated since 2015?
Dior has not confirmed an official reformulation, and the listed formula code hasn't changed, though some longtime wearers report subtle batch-to-batch variation, which is common for a fragrance produced at this scale.

Is Sauvage EDT unisex?
It's marketed and formulated as a men's fragrance, though its clean, citrus-amber profile is worn by anyone who likes the style.

What's the best way to start sampling?
Grab the 1mL to confirm you like the fresh-spicy opening, then size up to 5mL or 10mL if you want to wear it through a full season before committing to a bottle.