Eau Sauvage Extreme

SAUVAGE, EXTRÊME AND CONCENTRÉE It's a rare pleasure to review an old-timer like this one. I have been lucky enough to find this rare gem in one of my suppliers and for a sale price. I hope it will last for a few years because I will be very stingy with its use. This perfume is somewhat complex, just the way I like it! The opening consists mainly of minty floral citrus blended a long-lasting lavender note; the heart proposes spicy camphorous woods, together with aldehydes; the base makes you notice bitter sombre woods, with hints of amber, patchouli and musk. Comparing it with the original vintage or with the reformulated Eau Sauvage, the vintage "Extrême Concentrée" edition opens with a bit less citrus, so with less freshness. You may experience a stronger lavender and rosemary notes with some sweetness and a bit of patchouli. At this stage, you may faintly compare it either with the "Acqua di Parma Colonia" or Guerlain's "Eau de Cologne du Coq" DNAs, but it is a bit woodier, stronger and manlier than both. As the fragrance develops, you notice that the original "Eau Sauvage" herbal facets are still present together with persistent citrus and lavender notes. You can really smell the rosemary and the basil notes together with a mossy and woddy nuance. The original "Eau Sauvage" DNA is still recognizable. At the development end and during the drydown, the global scent is woodier and more resinous. It does have a slightly better performance than the 1966 "Eau Sauvage" original, and can be assumed as a more masculine flanker. In summary you do face a stronger, woodier and mossier Eau Sauvage. Although I like the original scent, I do prefer this one for being more complex, woodier, manlier and denser. The performance is "enough" for this type of scent, beating the original Eau Sauvage, and clearly defeating the last reformulation that I believe took place in 2012 (I am not sure if this date is correct). "Eau Sauvage Extrême" The "Eau Sauvage Extrême" (2010 edition) it's very good and by current trends can be considered as a more modern version of here analysed "Eau Sauvage Extrême Concentrée". Of course, "Eau Sauvage Extrême" is more appealing to the younger ones, but more mature people do not go clubbing all the time; that age concept does not apply to them. So, in my opinion, it's not as glamorous, classy and performant as it is the "Eau Sauvage Extrême Concentrée". Parfum Editions The two "Parfum" editions lauched in 2012 and 2017 are very good perfumes as well. In my opinion, they must be considered as new (and more modern) fragrances. They should no longer be considered flankers of the original "Dior Eau Sauvage" (EDT 1966 edition). In summary, Dior's Eau Sauvage Extrême Concentrée is super classy, manly and almost intoxicant. It's a magnificent complement for an Armani suit, a Ferragamo silk tie and a Burberry cashmere scarf. Please flirt with your loved one, and toast with two glasses of Veuve Clicquot Reserve. Life is too short not to be fully lived and perfumed with Dior's Eau Sauvage Extrême Concentrée. Let this gem run through some ratings: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ - Scent opening: 9.0 (lovely citrus/lavender opening spiced with rosemary) - Scent Dry Down: 9.5 (alluring fresh ambary woody and mossy dry down) - Longevity: 7.5 (up to 6 hours on my skin, with 3 sprays, above average for this type of scent) - Sillage: 7.0 (sillage peak up to 4 feet; projection for 2 hours) - Versatility: 9.5 (Just avoid extremely cold weather) - Usability.: 9.0 (very good for the office, daily use, night out, going to the Club, events, ...) - Compliments: 8.5 (it will get you many compliments because you smell clean, elegant and respectable) - Uniqueness: 9.0 (It shares DNA with all other Dior's "Eau Sauvage") - Quality: 10.0 (faultless) - Presentation: -- (not rated as my flask is close to 30 years old, although in mint condition) - Price: 8.5 (€50 for 100 ml non-tester, but it has been a special friendly price for me) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ - Average: 8.75/10.00 between 7 and 8 => above average; between 8 and 9 => recommended; equal or bigger than 9 => don't miss it; My opinion on "Eau Sauvage Extrême Concentrée" vintage 1982 edition: For me this is the Eau Sauvage edition I like the most. Is blind buy worthy? Yes, for any Eau Sauvage aficcionado ... but it will be hard to find a bottle anywhere. Music: Charles Aznavour's "Dance in the old fashion way".

Eau Sauvage Extrême Concentrée (1982 vintage edition) I have been lucky enough to find this rare gem in one of my supliers and for a sale price. I hope it will last for a few years because I will be really thrifty with its use. This perfume is somewhat complex, just the way I like it! Top notes are mainly minty floral citrus (long lasting lavender, bergamot and lemon), together with patchouli, fruity notes and basil; Middle notes are mainly spicy camphorous resinous woods (rosemary, coriander and sandalwood), together with aldehydes, rosemary, bay leaf, orris root and jasmine; Base notes are mainly bitter somber woods (oakmoss and cedar), together with amber, patchouli and musk. Comparing it with the original or with the reissued Eau Sauvage, the "Extrême Concentrée" version opens with a bit less citrus and a bit less fresh. You have a stronger lavender and rosemary notes, and with some sweetness and a hint of patchouli. You may faintly compare it either with "Acqua di Parma Colonia" or Guerlain's "Eau de Cologne du Coq" style of fragrance, but woodier, stronger and manlier than both. As the fragrance develops, you notice that the original "Eau Sauvage" herbal scent is there together with the persistent citrus and lavender notes. You can really smell the rosemary and basil together with a mossy and woody strong vibe. The original "Eau Sauvage" DNA is easily recognizable. At the development end and in the drydown, the global scent more woody and resinous. It does have a slightly better performance than the 1966 "Eau Sauvage" original, and can be assumed as its more masculine perfume concentration flanker. In summary you do face a woodier and mossier Eau Sauvage. Although I love the original scent, I do prefer this one for being more complex, masculin and performant. The performance is "enough" for this type of scent, beating the original Eau Sauvage from 1966, and clearly defeating the last reformulation that took place in 2012 (I am not sure about this date). The "Eau Sauvage Extrême" (2010 edition) it's very good and by current trends can be considered as a more modern version of the "Eau Sauvage Extrême Concentrée". Of course it appeals to the younger ones, but distinct people do not go clubbing; they simply go to the club, and the age concept does not apply to them. So in my opinion it's not as glamorous, classy and performant as the vintage version. My opinion on "Eau Sauvage Extrême Concentrée 1982 vintage edition": For me this is the best Dior Men fragrance. Blind buy worthy? Yes! Music: Aznavour's "Dance in the old fashion way".

I think perhaps quite a few reviews here should rather be placed under the 2010 version, and they are far from identical. First: What do you get from the vintage version? I got mine recently and I have not been able to find out when the batch was produced. But being discontinued since 1993, it is at least 32 years old and unsealed since I don’t know when. I get a spicy and fresh top, with some basil, lavender and rosemary. Maybe bay leaves but not a lot. All in all the top is well blended, not very citrusy. That could be due to age, so if anyone get a sealed one I am curious to hear how the top is perceived. The mid and base go straight into exactly the same territory where you will find all versions of the OG I have tried: A bit skanky, a bit spicy, a bit patchouli, sandalwood and floral notes. It is also musky and maybe ever so slightly aquatic from aldehydes. All in all, the Extreme must have been a bit of an anachronism on its release in 1984, with a style that recalls the 60s and 70s as if the 80s had not started yet. Does it compare to Extreme 2010? Not really. It is rather a spicier OG, and the base is a constant reminder of where it comes from. Having said that, they are of course related and share many notes. It is interesting to experience that spraying them each on a different hand at the same time, they seem much more similar than when you give them a full wear alone in the spotlight. I would say that all skanky aspects often perceived grandpa’ish have been removed from the 2010. There was also mint added in the new millennium, in a manner that maybe gives old time barbershop vibes too, only different ones than those you get from the 1984 version that has no mint at all. Yet the 2010 is clearly more modern. I got a very good deal for the vintage bottle, and I am very happy to have it. I don’t think I need both (my 2010 is a large decant). But if you really like nerdy deep dives, there are interesting comparisons to be made. I can’t guarantee I’ll wait until the vintage is empty before getting 2010...

A class act. Been wearing Eau Sauvage Extrème my entire adult life. I was already a fan of Eau Sauvage since first discovering it in an airline amenity kit but was somewhat disappointed with its crappy performance - so Extreme was a no brainer. At high school I worked weekends at a city bookstore which not only gave me the opportunity to meet interesting people, but the disposable income to copy their style. When Eau Sauvage Extreme was released, I ran out to buy it and in the years since, it has been with me through major milestones and significant life events, from my high school formal to job interviews, weddings and funerals - as such it not only evokes happy memories but contemplation and reflection. Since its 1966 release Eau Sauvage has been popular and "respectable". In the 1980s - when writing about post-punk urban subcultures was a regular phenomenon - Eau Sauvage was reported to be the preferred fragrance of London's Sloane Rangers, and their Paris counterparts, the BCBG. The free publicity accompanying its association with upper class urban chic further consolidated the status and popularity of Eau Sauvage Extreme. Eau Sauvage Extreme's appeal lies in its simplicity and unpretentious elegance - the original Eau Sauvage was a stylish aldehyde variation on the theme of a traditional gentleman's citrus cologne: Tradition reinterpreted to become legend. Eau Sauvage Extreme is an improved version of that legend - with longevity beyond that of its progenitor while retaining its distinctive DNA.

UPDATE: Just tried the brand new falcon (with the magnetic cap) and I feel that this version has been somewhat reformulated. I already have got the old version and comparing this one, seemingly it has been diluted while the citric weight balance has been lowered in favor of some new-injected powdery note. I felt so disappointed as that lovely classic 60s French spirit has considerably gone away from this masterpiece, while also the longevity has been sensibly impacted. Sounds like the POWDERY-fashion has dominated the entire Dior citrus platform (maybe even the aromatic and woody empires of Dior as well - Look at the new version of Dior Homme Intense, not to mention the trend of the Fahrenheit Le Parfum to the powder tendency), as the same story went for Dior Homme Sport, on behalf of DHS 2012. It's a real disappointment to me, as a big fan of Dior citric line. However, yet it is one cute lovely feat, but I wonder why on earth it had to be reformulated? Apparently, the recession has mandated the producers to decrease the quality and/or change the formulation, in order to compensate the loss of raw materials price rise. Or is it just a matter of the fashion and modernizing the classics for marketing purposes? :-(