Sauvage (Rollerball)
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2017 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Sauvage Very Cool Spray
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Which Should You Buy?
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Dior's Sauvage (2015) - Francois Demachy's bergamot-ambroxan blockbuster that has topped UK male fragrance sales for nearly a decade, here in a portable rollerball reading with the bergamot-pepper-ambroxan spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for purse-carry and touch-up wear.
This discontinued flanker is the cult classic Sauvage, but for summer. Most reviews rave about its enhanced freshness and beast-mode performance, often preferring it over the original, making its discontinuation a source of widespread frustration. Don't expect subtlety, but do expect compliments.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 19% | 23% |
| Floral | 8% | 7% |
| Fruity | 2% | 3% |
| Green | 6% | 6% |
| Sweet | 4% | 3% |
| Warm | 23% | 16% |
| Woody | 19% | 20% |
| Earthy | 11% | 9% |
| Animalic | 6% | 6% |
| Fresh | 27% | 34% |
Mood
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Top Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Modern fresh-amber-spicy carries all four seasons - bergamot lifts in warm months, ambroxan-cedar anchors cooler ones.
Occasions
The defining versatile masculine - casual, office, date the natural homes. Rollerball ideal for travel/top-up.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its powerful projection and immense longevity, combined with a fresh and clean scent profile, make it ideal for casual and sport settings where you want to be noticed without overwhelming. It's too assertive for formal events and requires light application for the office, as many commented on its 'beast mode' performance.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Lavender, Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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