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Eau Sauvage

by Edmond Roudnitska

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Dior Eau Sauvage is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1966, created by Edmond Roudnitska. Eau Sauvage opens with Caraway, Bergamot, Lemon, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Dior's Eau Sauvage carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A timeless masterpiece that defines the fresh aromatic genre - Eau Sauvage is the benchmark for effortless masculine elegance and still feels invigoratingly modern after decades.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
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Eau Sauvage Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Eau Sauvage's crisp citrus and herbal brightness make it ideal for spring and summer, where its freshness shines and never overwhelms. It feels less suited for cold winter days due to its lightness and lack of warmth.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its understated, non-intrusive projection and clean, uplifting character are perfect for office, casual, and active settings. It adds refinement to dates and formal wear but may lack the gravity some expect for evening black-tie events.

Ingredients and allergens

/A ALCOHOL  , AQUA (WATER)  , PARFUM (FRAGRANCE)  , LIMONENE, LINALOOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE  , CITRAL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE  , BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE  , HEXYL CINNAMAL, EUGENOL, COUMARIN, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, BHT  , GERANIOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRONELLOL, CI 19140 (YELLOW 5)  , CI 42090 (BLUE 1)  , TOCOPHEROL  , CI 14700 (RED 4)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Printed with this list: 07779

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Eau Sauvage opens with a dazzling rush of zesty lemon and bergamot, immediately evoking clarity and sunlight. Basil and rosemary add a crisp herbal edge, while soft jasmine, hedione, and subtle florals introduce a breezy, luminous heart. The drydown is classically masculine, blending earthy oakmoss, vetiver, and gentle musk with a hint of sandalwood. The result is a refined, sparkling freshness layered with aromatic and mossy depth - a scent that feels both eternally modern and unmistakably classic.

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Where to buy

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