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Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir

by François Demachy

Dior Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2007, created by François Demachy. Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir opens with Lemon, settles into a heart of Cedar, and dries down to a base of Amber and Leather. Dior's Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir carries an Acquired verdict, a citrus-led wear.

This forgotten flanker is a divisive one. Fans say it's a classy, refreshed take on the original Eau Sauvage with a subtle leather twist. Critics, meanwhile, find the leather note underwhelming, the performance abysmal, and some even call it a blasphemous bastardisation of a classic.
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Subtle
Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28%
Floral 1%
Fruity 2%
Green 2%
Sweet 5%
Warm 10%
Woody 33%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 20%
Fresh 25%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
100%
Leather
97%
Woody
73%
Amber
73%
Animalic
72%

Notes

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean citrus and subtle leather make it excellent for casual wear and the office, maintaining a sophisticated air without being overpowering. The reported poor longevity and soft projection, however, limit its impact in formal settings or on dates where more presence is desired.

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About

A radiant burst of Amalfi lemon ignites the senses, bright and invigorating without any harshness. This zesty freshness gently yields to the clean, woody embrace of Virginia cedar, lending an elegant backbone. As it settles, a smooth, understated leather accord emerges, subtly entwined with warm amber, adding a touch of sophisticated depth and a whisper of clean sensuality to the iconic citrus base.