Eau Sauvage Parfum

Forget the baggage that comes with the Eau Sauvage name and approach Eau Sauvage Parfum with a fresh and open mind. Treat it as a brand new, distinct, entity; despite the mighty moniker it bears. You will then be free to appreciate it as the modern, characteristically Dior, fragrance that it is. My first outing with Eau Sauvage Parfum was underwhelming. Perseverance has taught me how wrong I was and that Eau Sauvage Parfum is a highly complex fragrance that one actually has to learn how to use! You can't just throw it on willy-nilly and expect to have stellar results. It really pays to take the time to discover how it interacts with the different areas of your body. Eau Sauvage Parfum is highly sensitive to the subtle temperature variations found all over your skin. The sensitivity is such that when sprayed on the front and back of the wrist it smells like two completely different scents. Hotter areas encourage a sweet myrrh to bloom and dominate, cooler areas prompt the vetiver woodiness to take centre stage. The perfect application for my body is one spray close up to a pulse point/hotspot and another from further away, with rotation, so that the cooler areas are covered too. Then repeat on a different hotspot. And even repeat again on a third spot if you feel like it. Despite its fine sillage and longevity I find Eau Sauvage Parfum to be very safe from overdoing. Applying a couple more sprays, than you would of another fragrance, will not overwhelm you, or those around you, in a negative manner. The first two hours is all about the bergamot. A lovely sweet, green, orange that is akin to putting your nose in a bag of Sensi Skunk whilst sitting in an Amsterdam cafe, circa 1990. As the bergamot fades the myrrh warms up and makes its presence felt. From this point on the main character of Eau Sauvage Parfum turns to a rich, earthy, sweetness that is borderline gourmand. Four hours in and the vetiver steps forward; its dusty, sandalwood and lavender notes ring out to proclaim that the harmonious denouement is here. Now you can expect to enjoy the deep symphony of Eau Sauvage Parfum until you drop -- which, strangely enough, is highly reminiscent of Dior Addict but in a more masculine fashion. This sumptuous fragrance reeks of Dior quality and class. I would highly recommend seeking the rewards gained from perseverance if, like me, you were somewhat disappointed at first.

If I had known the damage my wallet was going to suffer as a result of walking into the Sephora, I never would have entered. My goal for the day was to sniff both the 2017 version of Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum and Tom Ford’s Noir Anthracite. I sprayed two spritz of Anthracite under my neck and two spritz of what I thought was 2017 Eau Sauvage Parfum on my right hand. My forearms got two other colognes. Driving back in the car, I kept smelling a wonderful mélange of warm, spicy scents wafted toward me in the vented AC air. I had many other destinations that day and as the hours went, I was surprised by how long lasting both the Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum and Anthracite seemed to be. Their sillage was soft, but present, just the way I like it. At home, I had my wife sniff both the Dior Eau and Anthracite. Surprisingly, she didn’t dislike either of them. By this time, the scents I had sprayed on my forearms were long got. I knew I really liked the combination of the Sauvage Parfum and Anthracite, but didn’t know exactly what was contributing to the overall olfactory experience. I was in love and decided I had to buy both the Anthracite and the Eau Sauvage Parfum the next day. After the purchase, I looked closely at the Eau Sauvage Parfum bottle compared to the Fragrantica photograph and noticed the label was different on the bottle I purchased, silver letters on a black background vs. the 2017 version of black letters on a silver background. What? It turns out the 2017 version isn’t yet available in the US and I purchased the 2012 version with a lot number from 2012. Okay, I bought a discontinued 2012 version scent and really loved it. Of course, I had to purchase two more bottles, hence the wound to my wallet. One of those bottles is from a 2016 batch which is a bit darker with less opening citrus blast than the 2012 vintage. In both vintages, the citrus at the beginning comes on moderately, then decays within the first thirty or forty minutes, leaving behind a warm effervescent myrrh. When combined with the cool dryness of Tom Ford’s Noir Anthracite, the warmth and sweetness of the myrrh gives a sweet and sour combination that’s too wonderful to be described.

Elegant, classy and indulgence are three words to describe this everlasting masterpiece. It took me 4 months to write my review about this because it has such a depth which cannot be explained in words, one must need to go through the alluring olfactory journey with this. With only three notes listed here it seems impossible to create such a master piece, but here we have created by Francois Demachy. hands down. too bad it is discontinued, yes it seems not be appreciated by general underdeveloped noses out there but the Dior should had to consider the fragrance enthusiasts like us who always appreciate such creations and want to purchase it again and again, another terrible loss of such a brilliant frag. so much associations, one can have with this fragrance. it is classy,can remind you the golden age of perfumery i.e 80's or 90's. but not at all an outdated perfume at all. yes it is more suited to a mature person having a CEO type personality. Starts off by the conventional blast of Bergamot but not at all generic because of the depth of other ingredients behind it. after 10 to 20 minutes the main theme of perfume starting to come up i.e the note of Myrrh with Vetiver in the background. this is the most enjoyable part of this fragrance.you will have the decreasing effect of Bergamot locked with Myrrh which will be giving sweetness to this frag but at the same time the Vetiver will be fighting for its dark and rich trail, result is a stunning elegant fragrance very hard to describe here in words. As time goes the bergamot is the first note to disappear then Vetiver, in the end you will have incensy sweetness of Myrrh which can last upto several days on your clothes. Overall: 9.8/10 Fragrance: 10/10 Longevity: 9/10 Sillage: 8/10 Versatility: 7/10 Quality of ingredients: 10/10 Price: 8/10 Highly recommended to mature Nose,not for kids :-) i am looking into stores around here to stock as much as i can.

With Eau Sauvage Parfum, we are very close to perfection as far as designer fragrances go. I had this small sample from 2013 (batch 3P01) that was waiting to be tested, and I'm almost angry at myself to have waited so long! If it's not for the beautiful dark lavender note in the opening, supported by lighter citrusy notes and that scream masculinity from every molecules; maybe you'll love ESP for its outstanding incensy and smoky myrrh which reminds at times of a beautiful and majestic gothic cathedral, at times a refined, old barbershop all wood and leather sofas. The transition between the lavander and the myrrh, to me, is so natural and well crafted that I cannot stop smelling my arm. The drydown offers more masculinity, a softer version of it - like a loving father caught in a more intimate moment with his family. I also smell a bit of chinotto, which is usually bittersweet and darker among citruses, but might be just the myrrh working with the bergamot in the opening, or the sweetness of the patchouly going hand in hand with the smoky side of the myrrh/vetiver (which I do not smell). Dior ESP is a classy and refined perfume, with a luscious sweet drydown whose slightly powdery patchouli, and what's left of the myrrh, completely fills the room. I've had many people getting into my office today and asking what was that fantastic scent - and I just spritzed twice on my arm! Projection is really enormous as is its longevity - it's already more than 10 hours since I sprayed it and it is still totally present and projecting in the room and on my arm. You may like or dislike (I love!) the single notes in ESP, but you cannot remain indifferent to the art and craft behind its creation; it's timeless, it's a masterpiece. I haven't tried the "new" 2017 version yet - unfortunately, this splendid juice in its 2012 formulation has been discontinued.

There’s not much more I can say about this that hasn’t already been said here but I’ll throw in my penny’s-worth: Eau Sauvage Parfum (2012) is a work of utter GENIUS!! As has been noted before; how can such an incredible fragrance be devised and blended from so few elements? It is quite unique and I’m sure a lot of people will be put off by its intensity and the myrrh note certainly won’t be for everyone but if you’re looking for a distinctive fragrance for evening wear, then you could do a lot worse. The deep green colour of the original in the classic Eau Sauvage bottle style and black labelling is a joy too: it looks so opulent! I personally prefer the 2012 version over the 2017 re-issue/re-blend but I can’t say that the difference is that drastic to totally slate the newer version but given the option, I’d go for the original every time. Disturbingly, I’ve noticed some of the perfume chain stores in London still using the 2012 version as the tester, whilst selling the 2017 version on the shelves, which is out of order. I’ve said it to them when I’ve seen it but just get blank looks! Definitely a fragrance for the more mature gent, 35+ that will get you noticed. I’ve had a lot of compliments with this one but also the odd ‘that’s unusual’ comments too. If you can find this original version at a half decent price then definitely grab it as it’s becoming quite scarce now but if you’ve never gotten your nose on it then try the newer version to give you an approximation of the original. I’ve never understood why ESP was put out as a flanker to the original Eau Sauvage and I could also say the same for Eau Sauvage Extreme before that too but they are all great fragrances in their own right, while bearing no discernible similarity to each other. Just accept and enjoy them on their own individual merits and you won’t go far wrong!