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Sauvage Eau Forte

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Dior Sauvage Eau Forte is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2024, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Sauvage Eau Forte opens with Spicy Notes and Elemi, settles into a heart of Lavender, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Dior's Sauvage Eau Forte carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A modern, understated take on the Sauvage DNA, Eau Forte is a cool, musky aromatic that trades bombast for subtlety. It is refined, clean, and quietly present-ideal for those seeking effortless polish.
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  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
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Sauvage Eau Forte Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Spicy Notes52%
Elemi48%
Heartas listed
Lavender100%
Baseas listed
Musk57%
Woody Notes43%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Bright aromatics and cool spices make it ideal for spring and early summer, while the musky-woody base keeps it grounded in fall. Its airy, sheer character is less suited for cold winter days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Soft projection and clean, musky freshness make it safe for office and casual wear. The understated and powdery base feels less impactful for formal nights or active settings.

Ingredients and allergens

AQUA (WATER), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, LIMONENE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/SUCCINIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, COUMARIN, POLOXAMER 407, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CHLORPHENESIN, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LINALOOL, SODIUM CITRATE, PHYTOSTEROLS, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRIC ACID, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, GERANIOL, CITRAL

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

Printed with this list: 20025

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

Sauvage Eau Forte opens with a chill rush of elemi and cool spices, immediately establishing its fresh aromatic signature. Powdery, softly blanched lavender unfurls at the heart, airy and serene, before settling on a gentle, musky-woody base with powdery nuances and subtle balsamic warmth. The result is a sheer, water-inspired interpretation of the iconic Sauvage profile: clean, modern, and tranquil, with a refined, understated presence that lingers close to the skin.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States ·

Import charges may apply

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2.0 fl oz (60 ml) 1 offer
The Fragrance Shop $71.64/fl oz (£109.00)- ≈$145(£109.00) Buy →
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) 1 offer
The Fragrance Shop $58.76/fl oz (£149.00)- ≈$199(£149.00) Buy →

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