DIOR Sauvage Eau Forte Parfum Alcohol Free offers a captivating blend of musky and woody aromas designed for the modern man. This fragrance opens with vibrant top notes of elemi resin and spices, creating an inviting and fresh introduction. It then mellows into a heart of soothing lavender, striking the perfect balance between warmth and elegance. This alcohol-free formula ensures a gentle application without compromising the intensity of the scent, making it suitable for daily wear. The base notes of musk and woody accords provide a lasting finish that is both refined and memorable. Itâs a fragrance that embodies strength and sophistication without overwhelming the senses. Presented in a convenient vial, DIOR Sauvage Eau Forte Parfum Alcohol Free is perfect for those looking to explore this iconic scent in a fresh, lighter version. Itâs a charming addition to any fragrance collection, ideal for men who appreciate classic style with a modern twist.
DIOR Sauvage Eau Forte Parfum Alcohol Free offers a captivating blend of musky and woody aromas designed for the modern man. This fragrance opens with vibrant top notes of elemi resin and spices, creating an inviting and fresh introduction. It then mellows into a heart of soothing lavender, striking the perfect balance between warmth and elegance. This alcohol-free formula ensures a gentle application without compromising the intensity of the scent, making it suitable for daily wear. The base notes of musk and woody accords provide a lasting finish that is both refined and memorable. Itâs a fragrance that embodies strength and sophistication without overwhelming the senses. Presented in a convenient vial, DIOR Sauvage Eau Forte Parfum Alcohol Free is perfect for those looking to explore this iconic scent in a fresh, lighter version. Itâs a charming addition to any fragrance collection, ideal for men who appreciate classic style with a modern twist.
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Christian Dior Sauvage Eau Forte Parfum 1ml Sample Vial for Men
DIOR Sauvage Eau Forte Parfum Alcohol Free offers a captivating blend of musky and woody aromas designed for the modern man. This fragrance opens with vibrant top notes of elemi resin and spices, creating an inviting and fresh introduction. It then mellows into a heart of soothing lavender, striking the perfect balance between warmth and elegance. This alcohol-free formula ensures a gentle application without compromising the intensity of the scent, making it suitable for daily wear. The base notes of musk and woody accords provide a lasting finish that is both refined and memorable. Itâs a fragrance that embodies strength and sophistication without overwhelming the senses. Presented in a convenient vial, DIOR Sauvage Eau Forte Parfum Alcohol Free is perfect for those looking to explore this iconic scent in a fresh, lighter version. Itâs a charming addition to any fragrance collection, ideal for men who appreciate classic style with a modern twist.
DIOR Sauvage Eau Forte Parfum Alcohol Free offers a captivating blend of musky and woody aromas designed for the modern man. This fragrance opens with vibrant top notes of elemi resin and spices, creating an inviting and fresh introduction. It then mellows into a heart of soothing lavender, striking the perfect balance between warmth and elegance. This alcohol-free formula ensures a gentle application without compromising the intensity of the scent, making it suitable for daily wear. The base notes of musk and woody accords provide a lasting finish that is both refined and memorable. Itâs a fragrance that embodies strength and sophistication without overwhelming the senses. Presented in a convenient vial, DIOR Sauvage Eau Forte Parfum Alcohol Free is perfect for those looking to explore this iconic scent in a fresh, lighter version. Itâs a charming addition to any fragrance collection, ideal for men who appreciate classic style with a modern twist.
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Sauvage Eau Forte Parfum - 1ml Sample Vial
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originally posted on ulta.com
This newly released fragrance definitely caught my attention, and for more than one reason. So let's dive in and explore. I'll start off my addressing the elephant in the room, the water based formula (actually water and oil based). As opposed to the alcohol based fragrances that we're accustomed to which are for the most part clear and colorless this one is a milky and opaque white liquid, not only noticeable by looking through the bottom of the bottle but also when sprayed on your skin, so this might be a new concept that some may need to get accustomed to. With that aside let's dig in deeper and begin to break down this fragrance. On the opening you are met with the strong yet smooth aroma of Elemi Resin which I can describe as balsamic, woody, piney aromas with ... MoreThis newly released fragrance definitely caught my attention, and for more than one reason. So let's dive in and explore. I'll start off my addressing the elephant in the room, the water based formula (actually water and oil based). As opposed to the alcohol based fragrances that we're accustomed to which are for the most part clear and colorless this one is a milky and opaque white liquid, not only noticeable by looking through the bottom of the bottle but also when sprayed on your skin, so this might be a new concept that some may need to get accustomed to. With that aside let's dig in deeper and begin to break down this fragrance. On the opening you are met with the strong yet smooth aroma of Elemi Resin which I can describe as balsamic, woody, piney aromas with undertones of incense. Within a few minutes the body begins to open up revealing scents of spice, powder, mild lavender and musk, all wrapped in a blanket of mild sweetness. The clock ticked for quite some time before reaching its dry stage, there you're left with an initial note of sweetness alongside undertones of power, lavender and wood. On final thoughts I would recommend sampling this one before committing, scent lasted between 4 to 6 hours, projection is 3 to 4 feet, scent trail and overall performance leaves a bit to desired. Intended as a year round fragrance (day or night) but I would prefer it as a nighttime, casual or formal events and would say better suited for the cooler months.
originally posted on ulta.com
I received this as a free product in exchange for my honest review. This new scent from Sauvage is a bit of a departure from its normal range. It has a slightly cloudy appearance I understand is due to it being water based and not alcohol based. While that it is good for your skin, it doesn't project as well as the alcohol-based scents, and you do have to use quite a bit to get that lovely scent from it, and it is gorgeous!. It has a spicy and woodsy smell with just a hint of lavender. There is also a bit of musk in the scent, which I really like. It is definitely a masculine and attractive scent. My husband uses it daily, and I quite like using male fragrances on myself and sometimes prefer them to the sickly sweet feminine scents! The packaging is also beautiful ... MoreI received this as a free product in exchange for my honest review. This new scent from Sauvage is a bit of a departure from its normal range. It has a slightly cloudy appearance I understand is due to it being water based and not alcohol based. While that it is good for your skin, it doesn't project as well as the alcohol-based scents, and you do have to use quite a bit to get that lovely scent from it, and it is gorgeous!. It has a spicy and woodsy smell with just a hint of lavender. There is also a bit of musk in the scent, which I really like. It is definitely a masculine and attractive scent. My husband uses it daily, and I quite like using male fragrances on myself and sometimes prefer them to the sickly sweet feminine scents! The packaging is also beautiful and the bottle is heavy and substantial, definitely what you would expect from a high-end fragrance company like Sauvage! The scent is pretty subtle, if you like subtle scents. It's pretty versatile in that you could definitely wear this to the office and have it not be overpowering, but also wear it on a night out with a few extra sprays. I would say it is a nice fresh and masculine scent to wear on a daily basis. You do have to refresh it at least once during the day, a few spritzes. My husband has been wearing it every day, so no complaints from him. He has really been enjoying the Eau Forte fragrance!
originally posted on dior.com
Dior Sauvage Eau Forte is a new release using the water-based formula that Dior has created. It is a formula without alcohol and their first foray in this style was in 2022 when they released J'adore Parfum d'Eau. As with the J'adore, Sauvage Eau Forte is a white milky consistency. But they spray is a fine mist and the liquid absorbs nicely on the skin. This has the Sauvage DNA but it has cooler notes - it is not as warm as the Elixir. I think that is because the middle note of Lavender gives it that fresher feel. But it still retains those beautiful spice notes on top with the woody notes at the base. There's a musky, sandalwood feel as it dries down. Despite it not being made with alcohol, this has great longevity on the skin. It also has good projection - it ... MoreDior Sauvage Eau Forte is a new release using the water-based formula that Dior has created. It is a formula without alcohol and their first foray in this style was in 2022 when they released J'adore Parfum d'Eau. As with the J'adore, Sauvage Eau Forte is a white milky consistency. But they spray is a fine mist and the liquid absorbs nicely on the skin. This has the Sauvage DNA but it has cooler notes - it is not as warm as the Elixir. I think that is because the middle note of Lavender gives it that fresher feel. But it still retains those beautiful spice notes on top with the woody notes at the base. There's a musky, sandalwood feel as it dries down. Despite it not being made with alcohol, this has great longevity on the skin. It also has good projection - it definitey creates a nice "scent bubble" where others will be able to smell it on you. I am a big fan of the Sauvage line - I have bought several for my boyfriend, with the Elixir being my favorite. But this new one is really gorgeous and I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity to have him test it and have it added to his collection.
| Middle Notes | Bleached Lavender - A delicate, sensual heart note |
Sauvage Eau Forte Parfum - 1ml Sample Vial
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This newly released fragrance definitely caught my attention, and for more than one reason. So let's dive in and explore. I'll start off my addressing the elephant in the room, the water based formula (actually water and oil based). As opposed to the alcohol based fragrances that we're accustomed to which are for the most part clear and colorless this one is a milky and opaque white liquid, not only noticeable by looking through the bottom of the bottle but also when sprayed on your skin, so this might be a new concept that some may need to get accustomed to. With that aside let's dig in deeper and begin to break down this fragrance. On the opening you are met with the strong yet smooth aroma of Elemi Resin which I can describe as balsamic, woody, piney aromas with ... MoreThis newly released fragrance definitely caught my attention, and for more than one reason. So let's dive in and explore. I'll start off my addressing the elephant in the room, the water based formula (actually water and oil based). As opposed to the alcohol based fragrances that we're accustomed to which are for the most part clear and colorless this one is a milky and opaque white liquid, not only noticeable by looking through the bottom of the bottle but also when sprayed on your skin, so this might be a new concept that some may need to get accustomed to. With that aside let's dig in deeper and begin to break down this fragrance. On the opening you are met with the strong yet smooth aroma of Elemi Resin which I can describe as balsamic, woody, piney aromas with undertones of incense. Within a few minutes the body begins to open up revealing scents of spice, powder, mild lavender and musk, all wrapped in a blanket of mild sweetness. The clock ticked for quite some time before reaching its dry stage, there you're left with an initial note of sweetness alongside undertones of power, lavender and wood. On final thoughts I would recommend sampling this one before committing, scent lasted between 4 to 6 hours, projection is 3 to 4 feet, scent trail and overall performance leaves a bit to desired. Intended as a year round fragrance (day or night) but I would prefer it as a nighttime, casual or formal events and would say better suited for the cooler months.
I received this as a free product in exchange for my honest review. This new scent from Sauvage is a bit of a departure from its normal range. It has a slightly cloudy appearance I understand is due to it being water based and not alcohol based. While that it is good for your skin, it doesn't project as well as the alcohol-based scents, and you do have to use quite a bit to get that lovely scent from it, and it is gorgeous!. It has a spicy and woodsy smell with just a hint of lavender. There is also a bit of musk in the scent, which I really like. It is definitely a masculine and attractive scent. My husband uses it daily, and I quite like using male fragrances on myself and sometimes prefer them to the sickly sweet feminine scents! The packaging is also beautiful ... MoreI received this as a free product in exchange for my honest review. This new scent from Sauvage is a bit of a departure from its normal range. It has a slightly cloudy appearance I understand is due to it being water based and not alcohol based. While that it is good for your skin, it doesn't project as well as the alcohol-based scents, and you do have to use quite a bit to get that lovely scent from it, and it is gorgeous!. It has a spicy and woodsy smell with just a hint of lavender. There is also a bit of musk in the scent, which I really like. It is definitely a masculine and attractive scent. My husband uses it daily, and I quite like using male fragrances on myself and sometimes prefer them to the sickly sweet feminine scents! The packaging is also beautiful and the bottle is heavy and substantial, definitely what you would expect from a high-end fragrance company like Sauvage! The scent is pretty subtle, if you like subtle scents. It's pretty versatile in that you could definitely wear this to the office and have it not be overpowering, but also wear it on a night out with a few extra sprays. I would say it is a nice fresh and masculine scent to wear on a daily basis. You do have to refresh it at least once during the day, a few spritzes. My husband has been wearing it every day, so no complaints from him. He has really been enjoying the Eau Forte fragrance!
Dior Sauvage Eau Forte is a new release using the water-based formula that Dior has created. It is a formula without alcohol and their first foray in this style was in 2022 when they released J'adore Parfum d'Eau. As with the J'adore, Sauvage Eau Forte is a white milky consistency. But they spray is a fine mist and the liquid absorbs nicely on the skin. This has the Sauvage DNA but it has cooler notes - it is not as warm as the Elixir. I think that is because the middle note of Lavender gives it that fresher feel. But it still retains those beautiful spice notes on top with the woody notes at the base. There's a musky, sandalwood feel as it dries down. Despite it not being made with alcohol, this has great longevity on the skin. It also has good projection - it ... MoreDior Sauvage Eau Forte is a new release using the water-based formula that Dior has created. It is a formula without alcohol and their first foray in this style was in 2022 when they released J'adore Parfum d'Eau. As with the J'adore, Sauvage Eau Forte is a white milky consistency. But they spray is a fine mist and the liquid absorbs nicely on the skin. This has the Sauvage DNA but it has cooler notes - it is not as warm as the Elixir. I think that is because the middle note of Lavender gives it that fresher feel. But it still retains those beautiful spice notes on top with the woody notes at the base. There's a musky, sandalwood feel as it dries down. Despite it not being made with alcohol, this has great longevity on the skin. It also has good projection - it definitey creates a nice "scent bubble" where others will be able to smell it on you. I am a big fan of the Sauvage line - I have bought several for my boyfriend, with the Elixir being my favorite. But this new one is really gorgeous and I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity to have him test it and have it added to his collection.
So let's start off by saying I've known about Dior sauvage since the original came out with the metallic top note that I didn't too much care for. Since then there have been several flankers or reiterations of this legendary fragrance.I'm always excited when I hear about new versions coming out and I think to date elixir is probably my favorite take on this particular fragrance but when I heard that master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian the maker behind such Classics as Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male and baccarat Rouge 540 was at the helm I knew I had to smell this. My worry was in the alcohol-free piece of this, as most that have tried this have failed or it has not lived up to the expectation of the brand. Translated into " strong water" with a somewhat milky ... MoreSo let's start off by saying I've known about Dior sauvage since the original came out with the metallic top note that I didn't too much care for. Since then there have been several flankers or reiterations of this legendary fragrance.I'm always excited when I hear about new versions coming out and I think to date elixir is probably my favorite take on this particular fragrance but when I heard that master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian the maker behind such Classics as Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male and baccarat Rouge 540 was at the helm I knew I had to smell this. My worry was in the alcohol-free piece of this, as most that have tried this have failed or it has not lived up to the expectation of the brand. Translated into " strong water" with a somewhat milky consistency I was not sure what to expect.I have since given this a try on both my arm and my neck and I'm not a huge fan of the texture and milky whiteness but it has a pleasant smell nonetheless. Do I feel it is an EDP concentration? Sadly no this is giving me an intense EDT vibe. I think that's where one of my disappointments stem from was the concentration. I applied this about 2 hours ago or so and I hardly smell it anymore. That is a huge letdown for a brand new release by a world-renowned perfumer to say the least. This was aiming for the Moon and fell short before it even took off. It's sadly breaks no new ground and is unremarkable. With other Heavy Hitters from well-known brands coming out swinging this one is a swing and a miss for me. I really was hyped for this and wanted to love it I'm a bit pained to say I am not a fan. This almost makes me want to put on baccarat Rouge 540 and reminisce about Peak fragrance greatness. Has a fragrance collector I've had many fragrances done by this perfumer so it was a bit surprising that I did not love this one as most things he's done I've been a huge fan of. Projection is weak and so is longevity. It's there and then it's gone within 2 hours. This does a disservice to EDP concentrations. They should have just called this an EDT intense. It turns into a skin scent fairly quickly and I've got EDT concentrations that last for 8 hours plus. I would pair this with my blue suede jacket as it has an aquatic feel to it.
Dior Sauvage âStrong Waterâ. Eau Forte is the rebel sibling who wanted nothing to do with his brothers. This edition of Sauvage is not pumped up on ambroxan. While itâs a flanker, it is a completely different interpretation of Sauvage with a Kurkdjian touch.While it is not listed, there is a citrus accord that introduces the composition. The notes are as follows⊠musk, white lavender, star anise, elemi, cardamom, pepper and woody notes. Eau Forte has also followed the alcohol-free trend. This means youâll get the pure essence of the fragrance without a waiting period.The delivery is clean with subtle, cool spices. Eau Forte dries down fresh and somewhat powdery by end of the day. This new identity is quite refreshing. My only complaint here is performance. On ... MoreDior Sauvage âStrong Waterâ. Eau Forte is the rebel sibling who wanted nothing to do with his brothers. This edition of Sauvage is not pumped up on ambroxan. While itâs a flanker, it is a completely different interpretation of Sauvage with a Kurkdjian touch.While it is not listed, there is a citrus accord that introduces the composition. The notes are as follows⊠musk, white lavender, star anise, elemi, cardamom, pepper and woody notes. Eau Forte has also followed the alcohol-free trend. This means youâll get the pure essence of the fragrance without a waiting period.The delivery is clean with subtle, cool spices. Eau Forte dries down fresh and somewhat powdery by end of the day. This new identity is quite refreshing. My only complaint here is performance. On me, it quickly becomes a skin scent. You may get an hour+ of moderate projection. Once again, heâs not like his brothers and lacking that ambroxan kick.There is a certain zen about this variant. If you ended your night with Sauvage Parfum or Elixir, you should start your day with Sauvage Eau Forte.
Disclaimer: This product was generously sent on behalf of xxxxx for an honest review based on personal experience. Because many products are so individual, especially fragrances, results will vary greatly and therefore may be completely different than the results from this review.My husband tested this Dior Sauvage Eau Forte fragrance. He is very experienced with the Sauvage lines. His skin pH leans more acidic than alkaline and most fragrances carry true-to-formula on him.Sauvage eau Forte comes in a classic navy blue box which houses the infamous round ombrĂ© blue bottle with magnetic lid. Its fragrance notes are listed as âcold spicesâ, lavender and âwoodsâ as the main players. The water-based formulation is whatâs supposed to set this fragrance apart from any ... MoreDisclaimer: This product was generously sent on behalf of xxxxx for an honest review based on personal experience. Because many products are so individual, especially fragrances, results will vary greatly and therefore may be completely different than the results from this review.My husband tested this Dior Sauvage Eau Forte fragrance. He is very experienced with the Sauvage lines. His skin pH leans more acidic than alkaline and most fragrances carry true-to-formula on him.Sauvage eau Forte comes in a classic navy blue box which houses the infamous round ombrĂ© blue bottle with magnetic lid. Its fragrance notes are listed as âcold spicesâ, lavender and âwoodsâ as the main players. The water-based formulation is whatâs supposed to set this fragrance apart from any other, which, when sprayed anywhere from 2-8 inches upon the skin, looks sort of milky.With Francis Kurkdijan designing this fragrance, I thought this likely would be designed as a more unique play off of Sauvage but surprisingly, it smelled and felt nothing like the initial Dior Sauvage.Note: Sauvage is nothing like Eau Sauvage nor was it made to be. They are completely, distinctly different ingredients and formulations. I state this because they are countlessly confused with one another.This is quite loud & proud in the initial burst of about 5 seconds as it clings to the skin and begins its bloom from an almost harsh spiciness into an equally harsh metallic phase before gradually finding its more tolerable balance of herbaceous woods.We definitely got the spices. No lavender whatsoever. The woods, however, are gorgeous - like ground-cover evergreens at the base of pines or firs.Inconsistently 3-7 hours on longevity; a very skintimate fragrance for sure.Nothing stand-out. Nothing noteworthy. Generic, as it smells pretty much like any other spice fragrance flooding the market.Most spin-offs rarely reinvent the wheel, this too suffers failure and therefore rates a 2.5.
Disclaimer: This product was generously sent on behalf of Influenster for an honest review based on personal experience. Because many products are so individual, especially fragrances, results will vary greatly and therefore may be completely different than the results from this review.My husband is the test subject for this Dior Sauvage Eau Forte fragrance. He is very experienced with the Sauvage lines. His skin pH leans more acidic than alkaline and most fragrances carry true-to-formula on him.Sauvage eau Forte comes in a classic navy blue box which houses the infamous round ombrĂ© opaque-navy-to-translucent-steel-blue bottle with magnetic lid. Its fragrance notes are listed as âcold spicesâ, lavender and âwoodsâ as the main players. The water-based formulation ... MoreDisclaimer: This product was generously sent on behalf of Influenster for an honest review based on personal experience. Because many products are so individual, especially fragrances, results will vary greatly and therefore may be completely different than the results from this review.My husband is the test subject for this Dior Sauvage Eau Forte fragrance. He is very experienced with the Sauvage lines. His skin pH leans more acidic than alkaline and most fragrances carry true-to-formula on him.Sauvage eau Forte comes in a classic navy blue box which houses the infamous round ombrĂ© opaque-navy-to-translucent-steel-blue bottle with magnetic lid. Its fragrance notes are listed as âcold spicesâ, lavender and âwoodsâ as the main players. The water-based formulation is whatâs supposed to set this fragrance apart from any other, which, when sprayed anywhere from 2-8 inches upon the skin, looks sort of milky.*We always spray our fragrances directly on skin so any curiosity regarding results for clothing, we cannot attest to results from that method of wear.*With Francis Kurkdijan designing this fragrance, I thought this likely would be designed as a more unique play off of Sauvage but surprisingly, it smelled and felt nothing like the initial Dior Sauvage made famous by JD -which comes off more subdued and powdery by dry-down.Note: It goes without saying that Sauvage is nothing like Eau Sauvage (squared, green-liquid bottles) nor was it made to be. They are completely and distinctly different ingredients and formulations. I state this because they are countlessly confused with one another.This is quite loud & proud in the initial burst of about 5 seconds as it clings to the skin and begins its bloom from an almost harsh spiciness into an equally harsh metallic phase before gradually finding its more tolerable balance of herbaceous woods.We definitely got the spices. No detection of lavender. The woods, however, are gorgeous - like ground-cover evergreens at the base of pines or firs.While we wanted to LOVE this, it fell short.Unfortunately, as with most spin-offs, rarely can they âreinvent the wheelâ which usually results in an epic fail when being compared to an original - thatâs if a person is familiar with the OG.This comes off as most any other âspiceâ fragrance now flooding the market. Nothing stand-out, nothing individual. Generic.Sadly, not a single âwowâ moment came along after trying several times. And for $160 for 2oz, I need to be wowâd.However, it does score points for trying to reach longevity status on my husband.In a day/age where it seems everything has been diluted to non-existent proportions yet still calls for premium prices, this did consistently reach 2-3 hour stay before finally becoming skintimate (where you have to plant your nose to the scented part of the skin) for the remaining 2-4 hours. The time ranges are varied and rarely hit consistent timeframes for some unknown reason. Sometimes itâs a 3-4 hour range, sometimes 6-7 hours. Go figure. đ€·ââïžUltimately, this gets a 2.5 out of 5 rating.(Influenster doesnât have 1/2 star ratings so I rounded up instead.)
*I Received this Complimentary from Influenster in return for Honest Review *So naturally I was excited to have the opportunity to be one of the first to try Diors Newest Version of the Sauvage Cologne Line. Love the way these bottles look and its magnetic cap. I am still on the fence about not having alcohol and using water as its base. I wore this today to work and the first thing i noticed was this does not spray as clean as my other Sauvage version, and what i mean by that is that it sprays messy and it also takes multiple sprays to have enough on my skin to make it work. I also noticed that once sprayed it was milky looking which was weird but I did like how it smelled. The opening is really spicy to me and at first my initial thought was this is even close to ... More*I Received this Complimentary from Influenster in return for Honest Review *So naturally I was excited to have the opportunity to be one of the first to try Diors Newest Version of the Sauvage Cologne Line. Love the way these bottles look and its magnetic cap. I am still on the fence about not having alcohol and using water as its base. I wore this today to work and the first thing i noticed was this does not spray as clean as my other Sauvage version, and what i mean by that is that it sprays messy and it also takes multiple sprays to have enough on my skin to make it work. I also noticed that once sprayed it was milky looking which was weird but I did like how it smelled. The opening is really spicy to me and at first my initial thought was this is even close to other sauvage versions as far as the signature scent but as it dried down I could smell that scent that makes this Cologne what it is. After it finally dried down It has a mildly musky smell which honestly i like cause im not really a musk wearing cologne guy but this was also blended with a spiciness take that just really stands out on its other versions. My real negative on this cologne is that it doesnât perform like a Parfum Cologne and the longevity suffers somewhat in my opinion because after a few hours i was already to reapply which isnât normally something i would do with any of my other Parfum version Colognes. I am still grateful to have been chosen to do this review and I will still wear this one but maybe it will better suited for Cooler weather times and Winter because in warm weather it definitely doesnât perform the way i hoped it would. Its still a beautiful scented Cologne though but water base isnât my forte. I still wanna Thank Influenster and Dior for this opportunity.
This is a much calmer and less spicy flanker for the Sauvage line. It's somewhere between a more classic barbershop cologne and the more modern, heavily spiced, typical Sauvage flanker. I would say that it does come off as perhaps more mature or old fashioned, largely because of the lavender in here. The resins are nice, and there is a soapy quality I tend to find in all the DS flankers, with a dose of cottony musk over top of the whole thing. I'm not sure what the spices in here are. Nutmeg, maybe? It's difficult to pick them out. Same with the wood notes. I want to say rosewood, I want to say sandalwood. I get the elemi, at the top there, that sort of balsamic quality, but really, most of what I'm getting here is the lavender.The performance is good on this one, ... MoreThis is a much calmer and less spicy flanker for the Sauvage line. It's somewhere between a more classic barbershop cologne and the more modern, heavily spiced, typical Sauvage flanker. I would say that it does come off as perhaps more mature or old fashioned, largely because of the lavender in here. The resins are nice, and there is a soapy quality I tend to find in all the DS flankers, with a dose of cottony musk over top of the whole thing. I'm not sure what the spices in here are. Nutmeg, maybe? It's difficult to pick them out. Same with the wood notes. I want to say rosewood, I want to say sandalwood. I get the elemi, at the top there, that sort of balsamic quality, but really, most of what I'm getting here is the lavender.The performance is good on this one, exactly what I expect from this line. Sillage is strong, projection is strong, and it lasts quite a while. It'll be a hard one to scrub off if you don't like it, so test on paper first, I'd say. It's less offensive than other Sauvage flankers can be, and is probably slightly more office-safe, but I'd still call this a going-out type scent, probably. Not necessarily black tie, but it wouldn't be out of place in a cigar lounge or martini bar. It might be a bit much for a beer garden or a patio cafe or something more casual. I find lavender hard to wear in hot weather, but I wouldn't call this a cold weather fragrance, necessarily. I think it can be versatile.Altogether, a nice cologne. Worth trying, especially if you like classic barbershop scents or Sauvage fragrances in general. The quality is there for the price, but I wouldn't buy this blind if you're expecting something very close to the original Sauvage. They are cousins, not siblings. Overall, I did like this one. It reminds me of some heavier niche offerings from Tauer and Boyd's Of Texas.
My husband is a picky one, so getting him to try Sauvage Eau Forte by Dior was a task, but I did get him to try it, and it was one of the best smelling things I have smelled on him in a long, long time. It had staying power, lasted throughout the day and smelled absolutely divine on him on drydown.I tried this on myself, to see exactly how this would do on my own skin and interestingly, it kept a lot of the same characteristics. On first spray on the skin, you get a big pop of lavendar, which settled down very quickly to that beautiful woodsy, earthy cool tone with a backnote of vanilla. It works so very well. As the day went on, it morphed into a lovely spicy scent. It did not overwhelm, I could imagine that this scent would be perfect for everyday wear. For work ... MoreMy husband is a picky one, so getting him to try Sauvage Eau Forte by Dior was a task, but I did get him to try it, and it was one of the best smelling things I have smelled on him in a long, long time. It had staying power, lasted throughout the day and smelled absolutely divine on him on drydown.I tried this on myself, to see exactly how this would do on my own skin and interestingly, it kept a lot of the same characteristics. On first spray on the skin, you get a big pop of lavendar, which settled down very quickly to that beautiful woodsy, earthy cool tone with a backnote of vanilla. It works so very well. As the day went on, it morphed into a lovely spicy scent. It did not overwhelm, I could imagine that this scent would be perfect for everyday wear. For work and for play and for that special occasion, add an extra couple sprays.The bottle design is beautiful and is a crafted statement piece, and the scent itself is made without alcohol, which I appreciate. I highly recommend this for anyone who is a fan of the Dior line, and honestly, anyone who wants just to smell amazing. Because you will!I received this product free.
| Middle Notes | Bleached Lavender - A delicate, sensual heart note |
