Dior 1984 EDT

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Eau Sauvage Extreme

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Dior Eau Sauvage Extreme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1984. Eau Sauvage Extreme opens with Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Patchouli, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Jasmine, Iris, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Oakmoss. Dior's Eau Sauvage Extreme carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a battleground, mate, with strong opinions on its evolution. Loved by those who cherish its classic, masculine character, but intensely disliked by many who feel subsequent reformulations have butchered the original 1984 gem. A real love-it-or-hate-it contender, especially if you're chasing that elusive vintage magic.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Bold
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Eau Sauvage Extreme 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office Date

Its sophisticated aromatic and woody profile makes it suitable for formal settings and professional environments. While some find it too strong for daily office wear, its clean, albeit 'mature', character can be appropriate in moderation. It’s too heavy for sport and generally seen as a non-casual scent.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opening with a brisk, zesty hit of lemon and bergamot, this scent quickly reveals a herbaceous heart. Basil, rosemary, and lavender intertwine, offering a clean, aromatic freshness that's both invigorating and grounded. The dry down settles into a woody, mossy base of oakmoss, cedar, and amber, lending a sophisticated depth that’s undeniably masculine.

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