The Fragrance SystemSauvage
Sauvage is an Eau de Toilette from 2015, composed by François Demachy, by Dior. In the layering system it plays the role of a modifier — bright, volatile openers — citrus, aquatic, fresh — that lift the top of a build. It reads as fresh, clean, with strong longevity and strong projection, and is at its best for Work, Casual, Date Night in mild, hot, cold weather.
- Concentration Eau de Toilette
- Gender Masculine
- Longevity strong
- Projection strong
- Risk safe
- Density 5/10
- Released 2015
- Perfumer François Demachy
The pyramid
Calabrian Bergamot · Pepper
Sichuan Pepper · Lavender · Pink Pepper · Vetiver · Patchouli · Geranium · Elemi
Ambroxan · Cedar · Labdanum
How many sprays of Sauvage?
It's lighter (Eau de Toilette) with strong projection, so the everyday range is 3–4 sprays: 3 for the office, 4 for a date, 4 for a night out.
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What to layer with Sauvage
The system pairs Sauvage with bottles that share its base notes and complement its role. The strongest partners from the library:
Both carry Cedar and Patchouli deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a anchor, Greenley anchors the drydown and stretches the longevity of the whole build.
Both carry Vetiver and Patchouli deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a bridge, Colonia C.L.U.B. ties the two together so the transition from top to base is seamless.
Both carry Vetiver and Cedar deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a bridge, Eros ties the two together so the transition from top to base is seamless.
Both carry Vetiver and Cedar deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a bridge, Météore ties the two together so the transition from top to base is seamless.
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FAQ
How many sprays of Sauvage should I use?
For most days, 3–4 sprays of Sauvage. Lean to 3 for the office and hot weather, 4 for a night out or the cold. See the full spray guide for every scenario.
What does Sauvage smell like?
Sauvage opens with Calabrian Bergamot, Pepper, settles into a heart of Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium, Elemi, and dries down to Ambroxan, Cedar, Labdanum. Overall it reads fresh, clean.
What can I layer with Sauvage?
Strong partners include Greenley, Colonia C.L.U.B., Eros, Météore. As a modifier, Sauvage works best paired with complementary roles that share base notes.
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