Dior 2018 EDT

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Balade Sauvage

by François Demachy

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Dior Balade Sauvage is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by François Demachy. Balade Sauvage opens with Bergamot, Petitgrain, and Ozonic Notes, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Fig Tree, Solar Note, and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Labdanum, and Amberwood. Dior's Balade Sauvage carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A truly gorgeous fig scent, but a divisive one - some consider it a masterpiece, others a forgettable Jo Malone clone. It's universally praised for its beautiful scent profile, but widely criticised for its abysmal performance, especially for the price.
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Bright
  • Confident
Balade Sauvage Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Woody
100%
Citrus
91%
Fruity
68%
Aromatic
65%
Green
64%
Sweet
63%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean, and intimate projection makes it ideal for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. The poor longevity and silage, however, reduce its suitability for dates and formal events where you'd want a more noticeable presence.

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About

Balade Sauvage opens with a bright aquatic blast of bergamot and petitgrain, quickly melding into a creamy, slightly salty fig. The fig note is prominent, balanced by soft solar warmth, delicate orange blossom, and a hint of juicy peach. It settles into a woody, ambered base with a unique 'pebble' accord, maintaining an airy freshness throughout its brief lifespan.