Eau de Parfum2024
Sauvage Eau Forte
Francis KurkdjianThe nose · 234 fragrances · also made Rouge Trafalgar Esprit De Parfum (2024)Portrait →

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Dior  ·  Sold as masculine

Sauvage Eau Forte

The crisp clarity of an early morning in the mountains, where the air is sharp and invigorating, yet the earth below promises a day filled with exploration.

2.443,004 ratingsA polarising scent
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
lavenderaromaticmuskywarm spicywoodypowdery

Smells likelavender

Sauvage Eau FortePremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessBohemian Bluebells · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares lavender and musk8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate30% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak28%
Weak11%
Moderate31%
Long lasting26%
Eternal5%
SillageIntimate14% say strong or enormous
Intimate48%
Moderate38%
Strong12%
Enormous2%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

HeartThe Soul

BaseFoundation

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine86%
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Unisex9%
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Feminine6%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Sauvage Eau Forte by Dior was launched in 2024, crafted by Francis Kurkdjian. This aromatic fougère fragrance opens with a bold combination of spices and elemi resin, creating an initial burst of freshness that is both invigorating and unexpected. The heart of lavender adds a soothing contrast to the spiciness, while musk and woody notes anchor the composition in warmth and depth. It's a scent designed for those who embrace adventure with a touch of sophistication.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance to pulse points for maximum impact — it projects well from the start but takes about an hour to fully settle into its warm, woody base. Ideal for cooler weather when you want a scent that feels both fresh and comforting.

Fig. 01 — Sauvage Eau Forte, Dior

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Francis Kurkdjian portrait
03 · The nose

Francis Kurkdjian

The composer of light

Francis Kurkdjian is among the most celebrated perfumers alive — a creative polymath whose work spans haute couture fragrance, contemporary art installations, and the founding of his own maison.

“It’s impossible to predict. Success doesn’t depend on you. It depends on the audience.”

Francis Kurkdjian · SLEEK, June 2026
234fragrances
1969born
Frenchnationality

The Sauvage line

11 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Dior

More from the house · founded 1947 · France

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With Dior Tendre Poison Parfum

Adds citrus, vanilla and floral; shares musk.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

2.44/ 5 · 3,004 ratings

A polarising scent: loved by 17%, disliked or hated by 59%.

Love17%
Like14%
OK10%
Dislike13%
Hate46%
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