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? :-(

Comparing original ES, it is slightly sweeter while keeping the structure of its predecessor. It is extreme but not offensive or unusable for hot days. For those, whom admire the citrus part of ES, this one might be a bit weak when it reaches up to the middle notes and on. The absence of vetiver is sensible in extreme version. ES has a touch of earthy notes, while ESE is somewhat aquatic with a touch of aromatic lavender. While it could be worn in any season, spring would be my best choice. Indeed, it is a virile compilation of ES, so classic and with increadibly greater longevity (Original ES lasts so shortly). 6 whiffs worked for 13+ hours on me. Even after 16 hours you feel it's presence. A very rare thing in the citrus scene! I am using all Clarins Men products and love their scent; ESE does match this scent as well. So nice, classic (yet would satisfy the modern side), cute and pretty lovely scent, I can say. Well... It's a Dior! ;-) It does fit on the men 40+, representing someone like a successful diplomat or big manager. The price is acceptable, considering it is a Dior product. 10 of 10, nothing less! (standing ovation!)

Based on the note breakdown listed above, I was expecting more of an old school fragrance. Oak-moss? You can definitely forget about that one. Apart from a hint of some dustiness in the initial stage (a note also present in Eau Sauvage Parfum), nothing in this smells dated. My bottle from December 2017 smells minty and very bright citrussy fresh, typical of sport flankers. In fact, apart from the said faint dustiness in the initial stages, it's very similar to Armani Code Sport Athlete(which often got compared to Dior Homme Cologne). I can't do a side by side comparison between the two because my Armani bottle is gone, but it's the exact minty fresh sweetness reminiscent of a mojito. I'm very sure Eau Sauvage Extreme has a some form of Ambroxan in the base, although very subtle in comparison with the Armani. It does last long(some 6-8 hours), but the projection is very subtle and sits close to skin after half an hour, which is what some might prefer. I think the projection should improve during the warmer months. Overall, it smells good and is easy to wear, and I'll be reaching for my bottle whenever I want to smell like summer.

Vintage Eau Sauvage Extreme Concentree is strikingly similar to the original Eau Sauvage however the same herbaceous backbone is dialed up but it still indeed has a lot of citrus. It's slightly more dirty but still classy as hell, possessing the same old school 1960's french vibe that the original had, but somehow manages to have some charm from the 1980's as well. I could honestly care less but I get A LOT of compliments on this one to my surprise. The first day I wore this 2 people immediately complimented me before I could even reach my work station. The projection, sillage and lasting power are very much noteworthy as well- it is above average in all regards. I spray one at the base of my neck and one on each side of my neck and I can still feel it with me at the end of a work day until I shower it off, very rare for me. The 2010 and onward reformulated juice with the magnetic cap is nothing to write home about, and smells nothing like what I have just described...It's minty, powdery, and modern. The Concentree version smells classic, the few times Dior let me down. 10/10 all across.

Hello fragrance fam! On today's blog about Hidden Gems we have an amazing flanker titled EAU Sauvage Extreme. In my opinion its a stronger, and more basil forward version of the original EDT. I believe there was only one formulation of this perfume. Released shortly after nitro musks were removed from perfumery and discontinued around 1993 before the appearance of the "green dot" on boxes. Be careful though there is also a version that was released in 2010, that was more of a modern style ambroxan heavy scent, that bears little resemblance to any version of Eau Sauvage. The vintage versions will have the word "Concentree" in the title, on the front of the bottle. Hope this helps and enjoy the Journey! * USA, visit our web store VintageDecants If you would like to sample this fragrance in it's vintage formulation, along with hundreds of other discontinued and rare fragrances to choose from.

A modernized version of the classic Eau Sauvage, suitable also to younger people, as it presents sweeter and fruitier top notes with smooth lavender and patchouli mixed in, followed by aromatic-spicy notes (basil, coriander, rosemary) combined with some musty-green aldehydes, mellow jasmine and a creamy sandalwood that lead the way to the longlasting base where it loses some of the fruity-aromatic accord in favour of woody-ambery notes (oakmoss, cedar, patchouli). On my skin it has a wonderful evolution, similar (to a certain extent and adequate proportions) with Guerlain Homme Intense and Chanel Allure Blanche's developments. Great projection/sillage in the first 1-2 hrs. then close to skin, lasting on me up to 6-8 hrs. Overall a solid quality fragrance from Dior at a fair price. My personal ranking 9/10 ☣☣☣☣. Highly recommended.

This review refers to the latest reformulation called Eau Sauvage Extreme - Eau de Toilette Intense. I found it by chance in one of the local importers and thought that I was lucky to find one of the vintage editions when in fact it's a reformulation of the old one that was presented as Eau de Toilette Concentree and is now discontinued. This new presentation retains the traditional EdT DNA but it's heavier, more intense, like a night version of the old EdT which was very much a summer day fragrance, very fresh and citric and with the woody dry down. This has a similar evolution but the lemons are more bitter, the herbs are heavier, denser, spicier and therefore it projects as more mature. This makes it more suitable for elegant evenings and even as a fall/winter fragrance. A fitting complement to the EDT for lovers of the line.

If Eau sauvage is the best olfactory creation for man, what is this? In my opinion this fragrance is the forefather of the "Eau Sauvage" family. It is the classic (identical) but perfected (persistence) version. Sometimes reformulations are bad, but in this case Eau Sauvage Extreme reflects the concept "The pupil has surpassed the teacher". Roudnitska (which I consider to be one of the greatest noses ever appeared on this planet) has surpassed itself with this version in 1984 and later in 2010 Demachy has done nothing but continue in the wake of the previous nose. The fragrance is EXCELLENT !. A color for this perfume: Lime. A state of mind: Perfectionist. A celebrity: Leonardo da Vinci. Among my favorite fragrances! Rating: 10/10

finally got a bottle of this, not much different from the original eau sauvage...if the original is citrusy in the opening ..the extreme one is green , rich herbs ( smell wonderful ,too bad gone in minutes)..the drydown is strikingly similar..., i thought extreme was edp, it is just edt intense, longevity 3-4 hours..final score : 8/10 ( still very good juice) Edit : after a month wear it, my opinion changes..i think it has decent longevity, yes you can't expect 4+ hours in hot summertime (30 + ..C), but when i wear in cooler condition like office i get 7-8 hours, and it projects really good ,got compliments from my colleagues, men and women. It isn't as fresh as the original, but more formal / mature version 8.75/10

Tatlılıktan uzak, hatta uzaktan karabiberi andıran ama gerçekten keskin bir turunçgil parfümü. Genç erkekler için biraz sert gelebilir. Ancak çok beğendim. Kalıcılık ve farkedilebilirlik yüksek. Genç kızların beğenisi için çok sert gelecektir. Ayrıca yaz mevsimi, kapalı ve sıcak ortamlarda ölçülü kullanmak gerekli. Tatlılıktan uzak, orta yaş ve üzeri erkekler için özel günlere önerilebilecek bir parfüm. Günlük kullanım için çok uygun değil. Kısaca yine de çok sevdim ve aldığıma hiç pişman değilim. Not : Yorumlarımı ve özel mesajlarıma cevaplarımı sadece Türkçe olarak yapacağım. Böylece yabancı dil konusunda sıkıntı yaşayan arkadaşlara gerçekten denediğim parfümlerdeki kendi görüşlerimi paylaşmayı amaçlıyorum.

Between EDT and EDP. More floral. Slightly spicier. Easier to enjoy drydown than EDP...less woody or fragrance like. Very nice. 9/10. Rank as EDT, ESE, EDP? Update: After wearing these 3 over many months, I've learned to appreciate each of them even more, with the ESE making the smallest jump up, tho still very much appreciated. It doesn't have the sparkle of the EDT and does not have the stark sophistication of the EDP, but it is a sweeter, pinier, barbershoppy version of the EDT and very nice in it's own right. EDP has made the biggest jump up, perfect for fall and winter...the perfect sophisticated austere gentlemanly scent for cooler weather. New ranking is EDT, EDP, and ESE.

Definitely the longer lasting and potent of the original which I love much. Sophisticated and elegant scent for a gentleman. Classic yet so modern that easily beats many modern scents out there. The main difference is that the top notes last a little bit longer in the original. And this is a little bit more sweet, but of course not so sweet scent. I agree with krmarich, it smells to me chypre type as well, some kinda has similarity with Chanel Anteaus. Can be worn in any occasion and in any season, unoffensive but intoxicating :) As the many reviewers mentioned it has unisex edge also and I agree that can be worn by women. IMO it is the best of C.Dior so far.

This is an extremely pleasant flanker to the original Eau Sauvage. While you'll miss the sharp lemon opening of the original you'll get a great aromatic/herbal/spicy version with the same DNA. It still remains a classic barbershop fragrance and I wouldn't define this to be more modern than the original. And it's definitely worth a buy even if you already have the original. My only concern with this flanker is that they seem to have added some ambroxan in the middle/basenotes. It's quite subtle but you'll notice it if you've grown to be sensitive like me since it now has become the standard ingredient for modern fragrances. Did anyone else notice this?

I love the reformulated version of this. The old one which is the "concentre'te" smells wayyy too heavy and old. I believe that the reformulated one (Extrême) suits both younger (25+) and older generation (45+) well. I love this! This is class! Note: This is not the jeans and T-shirt fragrance. It's a "suit" fragrances. I think the bottle says that too. It demands respect. So, if you are going to a formal event (black tie or maybe office) where you demand respect and recognition, this here is your guy. Scent: 10/10 (very masculine) Logetivity: 8/10 (close to 7 hours on my skin) Sillage: 6.5/10 (which is good and safe)

Amazing! Much more herbal and “green” than the original (1966). I looove it! Basil, Elemi, Lavender, Lemon&Bergamot are the key notes. What does it smell like? It’s exactly like a cross between the original Eau Sauvage & Azzaro Pour Homme. Two great staple fragrances. This is better than the 2010’s version. It is a bit more herbal and bitter, which i love, but they’re extremely close one to another, not worth hunting down this one. Today’s Eau Sauvage (OG) is so neutered (check my review on it), yet this one still remains strong, masculine and powerful, yet modern. An AMAZING MANLY MEN’S fragrance.

This review is for a 2008 version, different bottle than the one shown here. A classy masculine scent. I would say this has more in common with it's young brother eau sauvage parfum than the original eau sauvage. The opening is very similar, I'm guessing the sharp bergamot. It's almost like the warm weather version, or rather parfum is the sweeter cold weather version. A very clean confidence boasting scent. I can't wait to wear this with a suit, it just begs for it. Not sure how the reformulated version is but this lasts 8hrs and projects for pretty much all of them lol no lie. 8.5/10