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Dior · Sold as masculine
Eau Sauvage
The crisp morning air just before the sun rises over a bustling city, where each breath is a mix of bright citrus and warm woody notes.
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Eau SauvagePremium · $100–250
62%Similar accords, often for lessEau de Rochas · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 18 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Eau Sauvage by Dior, launched in 1966 and crafted by Edmond Roudnitska, is a groundbreaking aromatic-citrus scent that ushered in a new era of men's fragrances. It opens with bright lemon and bergamot, followed by basil and rosemary, creating an invigorating freshness. The heart notes of jasmine, carnation, and hedione add a floral warmth, while the base of patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, and oakmoss ground it in earthy mossiness. Eau Sauvage is widely recognized for defining the aromatic-citrus category, setting a standard that countless fragrances have sought to emulate.
Eau Sauvage has moderate longevity and sillage, so a light spritz to the pulse points is sufficient. The top notes are vibrant but fade within an hour or two, making it ideal for daytime wear when you want a fresh, invigorating scent that doesn't overpower.
Fig. 01 — Eau Sauvage, Dior
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Edmond Roudnitska
Edmond Roudnitska is remembered today as one of the most important perfumers in history: as a ""perfumer composer"" and the inventor of modern perfumery.
The Eau Sauvage line
8 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Dior
More from the house · founded 1947 · France
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The originalEau SauvageDior · Premium · $100–250Rochas · 1970Eau de RochasShares 6 of its 18 notes$40–100★ 3.90 (1,577)59%Match
Swiss Arabian · 2018Noora OnyxShares 6 of its 22 notesunder $40★ 4.13 (84)62%Match
Rochas · 1946Eau de RocheShares 6 of its 18 notes$40–100★ 4.57 (23)65%Match
Rasasi · 2023ImaginationShares 6 of its 15 notesunder $40★ 4.50 (2)
With Dior Tendre Poison Parfum
Adds powdery, vanilla and white floral; shares bergamot and rose and 2 more notes.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 49%, disliked or hated by 10%.