Eau Sauvage Extreme Intense (2010) by Dior

Eau Sauvage Extreme Intense is one from Dior that I have not tried. It actually first came out back in the 80s and was updated for release back in 2010. Going through the list of Eau Sauvage fragrances, this was one that I was excited to try out. How does it smell? Does it last long? Is it worth a buy?

What does Eau Sauvage Extreme Smell Like?

Notes include: bergamot, lemon, grapefruit, cedar, lavender, elemi, mint, basil, jasmine, patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver

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My Full Review

Cold, bright, and fresh. There is the usual Eau Sauvage citrus notes, this time however, they are sitting underneath a blend of basil and mint up top. I actually get a bit more of the basil on my skin, then I do the mint note. Herbal, sort of a menthol kind of effect, when put together.

I like it. The fresh spiciness doesn’t overwhelm and still has balance within the composition. It’s held in check by the lavender note and the resinous elemi, which was also a big factor in Eau Sauvage Parfum. Here, it has less of a long-term influence.

After a while, the basil and mint will calm down and the citrus starts to come through more clearly. Lavender, elemi, cedar start to follow in gaining strength. Less green than the opening act, but the basil and mint do stick around at a lower level.

Patchouli breaks through a bit after this. It’s not heavy, but it does dirty up the scent somewhat, for at least a little while. Nothing too intrusive, but it plays well with the general green and woody aspects of Extreme Intense.

For me, the rest of the way is a cedar, lavender, elemi, and citrus affair. Very little spice and patchouli left. More of a clean and somewhat fresh aroma. Some moss thrown in for good measure.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

After having both this and Parfum at the same time, the performances are essentially identical for me. Fairly strong sillage when initially sprayed, then, staying more inside a 3-5 foot radius of the skin.

Again, like Parfum, Extreme Intense hits the 8-8.5 hour territory. Those last hours aren’t super powerful, but it does indeed stick around. With the name Extreme Intense, you might expect something with a lot more kick, but it’s not bad overall.

Seasonally, I really like the versatility of Eau Sauvage Extreme. It’s great in the slightly warmer weather, but doesn’t feel completely out of place in the cold either. Autumn and spring are probably the best time to wear it. It might be too fresh initially for the dead of winter, but outside of that, it’s not really a problem.

Day or night wear. It’s attractive, somewhat sexy, but one that’s easily enjoyed without having to completely stand out. Could absolutely be a daily wear for some guys. Very versatile, not overly formula but can cover a lot of bases.

Overall Impressions of Extreme Intense

Overall, do I like Eau Sauvage Extreme Intense? I like it well enough, but I prefer Eau Sauvage Parfum from this series as a regular wear, and the Cologne version as a summer specific fragrance.

That opening with the basil and mint is nice. Those two combined with the underlying citrus (bergamot) is one of the highlights for me. It resembles some of the Eau Sauvage scents thereafter, but I just like those others more than this.

Not to say that this is bad, it’s not at all. I like it. This one might suit you better, particularly if you want a greener and woodsier take on this Eau Sauvage DNA.  The performance is good enough and it is wearable in plenty of scenarios.

I like it. If you can try before you buy, I would do so. That’s harder to do, since I’m not even sure that this is still in production. Extreme is at least worth trying out and may be a great addition to your collection.

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