BergamotOpens with
Fig TreeHeart
PebblesDries down to
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Balade Sauvage
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.
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Balade SauvagePremium · $100–250
38%Similar accords, often for lessTuscan Soul · Salvatore FerragamoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Balade Sauvage, Dior
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François Demachy
Dior's guardian of dreamsFrançois 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.
“Early on, I memorised a whole host of notes without even realising it. I could recognise moss and flowers. My nose educated itself.”
François Demachy · GRAZIA, April 2020
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