Sauvage is a Dior fragrance composed by François Demachy and launched in 2015. Despite its name, it is neither a new version nor a replacement of Eau Sauvage, created by Edmond Roudnitska in 1966: the two belong to distinct lines and are sold side by side. Its signature rests on a Reggio de Calabre bergamot retained in high proportion and on ambroxan, which carries a woody, mineral sillage. The line has expanded up to the 2021 elixir.
The Dior house is renowned worldwide for its refinement and its unrivaled sense of elegance. This shows through in all its creations, whether tuxedos, perfectly cut shirts, or perfumes. Yet in perfumery, Dior has for some years now been expressing another facet of masculine personality. Born in 2015, its Sauvage Eau de Toilette champions freedom, embodying the image of a man stripped bare and in search of his deepest desires. A manifesto of self-fulfillment, Sauvage is today one of the best-selling perfumes on the planet. Created by François Demachy, Dior's in-house perfumer, it delivers a fresh, woody scent, as radical as it is powerful.
Olfastory’s review
Sauvage Eau de Toilette, a straightforward perfume
Sauvage Eau de Toilette is a perfume that does not mince matters and releases a rugged, radical breath. It does not necessarily seek to follow trends but above all embodies its own path. Sauvage Eau de Toilette symbolizes open spaces, the noble and rugged breath of nature. It resembles a mineral landscape warmed by desert sun. Yet it is precisely this hot-cold contrast that one feels in its breath. A few warm spices blend with an ozonic current, while woody notes amplify its virility. Marine and amber touches merge with the whole. Everything is further heightened by zesty, balsamic elemi. Sauvage Eau de Toilette displays a complex recipe, combining geranium, pepper, pink pepper, vetiver, patchouli, and lavender from Vaucluse and Drôme. It is a sun-kissed masculine fragrance, built from raw materials of the finest quality. Sauvage Eau de Toilette leaves behind an aromatic, sun-kissed signature with exceptional longevity.
Dior's minimalist yet elegant bottle
As for the bottle, Dior favors sobriety, which makes it no less effective. Here, dark blue evoking the night dominates. This gives its visual a very universal and elegant quality. Rounded throughout, the Sauvage bottle nonetheless remains virile. Its sturdy base and thick glass are a mark of reliability and charisma. Moreover, its shape makes it immediately easy to hold. Devoid of any excess, the Sauvage bottle fits fully within Dior's aesthetic. Like its perfume, this bottle plays on contrasts. Its rounded, sensual lines contrast with the virility of its name.
Johnny Depp as the face of Sauvage
Finally, it must be acknowledged that Dior also chose a top-tier ambassador to embody the image of its perfume. In the advertisement for Sauvage, Johnny Depp plays a kind of contemporary, glamorous cowboy, in search of emotions and freedom. World-famous for his acting talent, he is one of Hollywood's biggest stars, which goes a long way toward establishing the renown of this essence.