Balade Sauvage
“Balade Sauvage by Dior is a fragrance for women and men”
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A community favourite — a woody, citrus composition with a fruity undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Balade Sauvage by Dior was launched in 2018 and is crafted by François Demachy. This fragrance captures the essence of a wild adventure through its dynamic blend of citrus, green, and woody notes. The opening with bergamot and ozonic notes creates an invigorating freshness that contrasts beautifully with the heart's rich fig and peach accords. The base layers of amberwood and vanilla provide warmth and depth, grounding the composition in a sense of natural beauty.
Composition & Character
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Balade Sauvage two or three times for a balanced effect. The ozonic and citrus top notes are bright but fleeting, so allowing it to settle before leaving ensures that the rich heart and base notes can shine through. This fragrance works best in cooler weather when its warm and woody base is more noticeable.
François Demachy
Founding perfumer · 238 fragrances · b. 1949 · French
“I grew up in Grasse. The raw materials of perfumery are my mother tongue.”
François Demachy is the in-house perfumer-creator at Christian Dior, a title that places him among the most influential noses in the world. Born in Cannes and raised in Grasse — the historic capital of perfumery — he carries the craft in his blood. Before joining Dior in 2006, he spent two decades at Chanel. At Dior, Demachy has reimagined the house's olfactory heritage while pushing it forward, creating Sauvage (now the world's best-selling men's fragrance), Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet, and the prestigious La Collection Privée series.
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The story behind the bottle.
The rustling of leaves underfoot as you wander through an untamed forest, with the sun peeking through the canopy and casting a golden glow on fig trees.
Fig. 01 — Balade Sauvage, Dior
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