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Sauvage Eau de Parfum

Sauvage Eau de Parfum is an Eau de Parfum from 2018, composed by François Demachy, by Dior. In the layering system it plays the role of a anchor — heavy, long-lasting bases. they sit underneath a build and hold it to the skin for hours. It reads as fresh, clean, dominant, with beast longevity and loud projection, and is at its best for Date Night, Nightlife, Casual in hot, mild, humid weather.

The pyramid

Top
Bergamot · Pink Pepper
Heart
Sichuan Pepper · Lavender · Star Anise · Nutmeg · Elemi · Geranium
Base
Ambroxan · Cedar · Labdanum · Vanilla

How many sprays of Sauvage Eau de Parfum?

It's moderately concentrated (Eau de Parfum) with loud projection, so the everyday range is 1–2 sprays: 1 for the office, 2 for a date, 2 for a night out.

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What to layer with Sauvage Eau de Parfum

The system pairs Sauvage Eau de Parfum with bottles that share its base notes and complement its role. The strongest partners from the library:

Eros bridge

Both carry Vanilla and Cedar deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a bridge, Eros ties the two together so the transition from top to base is seamless.

Both carry Vanilla and Cedar deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a bridge, L'Homme Idéal ties the two together so the transition from top to base is seamless.

Both carry Cedar and Labdanum deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a modifier, Bleu de Chanel lifts the opening with brightness the base can't provide on its own.

Both carry Cedar and Elemi deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a bridge, Dior Homme Sport ties the two together so the transition from top to base is seamless.

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FAQ

How many sprays of Sauvage Eau de Parfum should I use?

For most days, 1–2 sprays of Sauvage Eau de Parfum. Lean to 1 for the office and hot weather, 2 for a night out or the cold. See the full spray guide for every scenario.

What does Sauvage Eau de Parfum smell like?

Sauvage Eau de Parfum opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Star Anise, Nutmeg, Elemi, Geranium, and dries down to Ambroxan, Cedar, Labdanum, Vanilla. Overall it reads fresh, clean, dominant.

What can I layer with Sauvage Eau de Parfum?

Strong partners include Eros, L'Homme Idéal, Bleu de Chanel, Dior Homme Sport. As a anchor, Sauvage Eau de Parfum works best paired with complementary roles that share base notes.

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