Eau Sauvage Cologne

Bought this one blind the day after trying Dior Homme Cologne after a review here said they were very similar - mainly because I love the Eau Sauvage bottle styling! At first I wasn't sure I made the right choice but after a few wears I'm very happy with this. I chose it as a "simple" summer fragrance for when I wanted to wear something more straightforward than Jardin en Mediterranée for example. It is indeed similar to DHC in the sense that they are both linear, bright and juicy citrus fragrances. As the notes indicate the difference is this has a subtle vetiver base whilst DHC has a subtle sweet white musk - giving DHC a more lemonade kind of vibe as compared to, let's say, freshly squeezed lime juice topped with soda water for this scent. ESC is perhaps a touch more mature. Great performance for a citrus fragrance. I have it on today, one spray on the wrist and one on the chest. It's 18C outside and 23C inside the office and I can still smell wafts of it 6.5 hours after spraying. As for the scent itself, it's wonderful, a holistic and lifelike citrus explosion, with juicy flesh, oil of peel and a touch of twig from the petitgrain. Recommended if you're looking for an all-day clean and refreshing citrus.

I’m a great fan of Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum and wanted something lighter for warmer days. Eau Sauvage eau de toilette did not perform up to my expectations: weak fragrance, no lasting power at all which for an eau de toilette is not acceptable, particularly coming from Dior. Needs a bit of rework here. I came across Eau Sauvage Cologne, tried it and was completely blown away in a very good way. This little gem is like spritzing with sun kissed lemons and bergamot before reaching a minty note, probably caused by pink pepper and vetiver blended together. Some have written about the similarities with Eau de Courrèges and they are right. It performs far better than the eau de toilette to the point that it is hard to believe it is an eau de cologne. I sprayed in the morning the same amount as I usually do for ESP and could still smell it in the evening without spraying again during the day. I can see this being used after a cool shower in hot summers after sun bathing, and getting ready for an evening out with al fresco dinner by the beach and maybe more... However, it also feels like a comforting smell for anyone who wants to feel fresh and clean all year-round.

I’ve been wanting to try this for a long, long time. Until recently I haven’t been able to find it anywhere. The other day I noticed it was finally on amazon and I bought it right on the spot. I tried the original a couple years ago and it just wasn’t for me, not to mention it’s extremely weak and short lived. This reminds me of a mix between Dior Homme cologne and Dior Homme sport 2012. It’s very fresh, fizzy like a glass of 7up soda and immediately puts me in a good mood! It starts out with a citrus explosion of grapefruit and bergamot, which gives me the Dior Homme cologne vibe. After about an hour, it starts to ease into a fresh and grassy Vetiver that really rounds it out nicely with the sparkling citrus notes still present but much quieter. That’s where I get the smoothness of Dior Homme sport 2012 with its citron and iris combo. Longevity: 5-6 hours on skin, up to 10 hours or so on clothes Projection: moderate Sillage: leaves a nice trail Overall I give this a 9/10 and it’s quickly becoming a favorite of mine!

Lovely! People say Eau Sauvage Parfum had a sharp citrus opening but I never felt that way. The cirtus is more sharp in the cologne flanker. This is fantastic. I see why this gets compared to Dior Homme cologne. It's different but I guess this could be interpreted as a mature take on that light fresh airy Dior Homme cologne DNA. The citruses don't come off as synthetic like some have claimed nor does this have a urinal cake like vibe as some have said about the original EDT (I never felt that way about the EDT). This doesn't smell dated. It can worn by any age. Little creamy from the floral notes and hints of a clean vetiver. I love this stuff. Unfortunately I believe this has been discontinued or atleast it's very to find. I was lucky enough to find a 50ml on fragrancenet. I think Harrods has this on their website if you're interested. This is probably the easiest Eau sauvage to wear if you're concerned about smelling old or dated. This one will be the easiest for a younger person to enjoy. Great fragrance.

Phenomenal summer citrus freshie that is not sweet but made with an old school type of vibe but with modern flair. This scent will get you compliments from women and men as it has no offensive notes and it stays citrusy fresh throughout its lifespan. You can wear this in any occasion but especially during the warmer months and it is office safe. It opens up with a massive burst of citrus: bergamot and sour grapefruit. Then it quickly starts to soften a little bit with the orange and vetiver coming through. Then as the heart notes come through you get the hedione, galbanum with a hint of pink pepper in the background. This is going to be my new summer signature scent. Purely masculine citrusy fresh bomb that is unrelenting, somewhat linear but in a great way. You cannot go wrong with this one if you love the aforementioned notes. Overall: 9/10