Sauvage Parfum by Christian Dior

So, a new Sauvage fragrance has been released. It will of course be talked about a lot and probably end up a best seller. Naturally, I had to start testing it out, in order to write up a review and determine if this juice is worth a shot. What does Parfum smell like? How long does it last? When should it be worn? Was even worth Dior releasing it?

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What Does Sauvage Parfum Smell Like?

Notes include: mandarin, bergamot, cedar, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean, ambroxan

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My Full Review

Before we get into my personal review, let’s see what Dior has to say about Sauvage Parfum: A new, highly concentrated interpretation of Sauvage, melding extreme freshness with warm oriental tones and wild beauty that comes to life on the skin. The fragrance is a new frontier: an interpretation with a rich, heady trail that celebrates the magic of wide-open spaces.

Sauvage Parfum opens up with its citrus top notes. We have the familiar bergamot, found in the rest of the Sauvage lineup, and mandarin orange. The mandarin adds a nice touch of juiciness, but this opening isn’t as sharp as, the original EDT Sauvage.

It’s interesting, that the mandarin note, is the citrus that hangs around the longest for me. It stays a surprisingly long time during the wear.

One thing that is immediately noticeable about Parfum, is that, the ambroxan here is tempered. The EDP had a strong ambroxan, as did the original, so this will be an option for guys who want something calmer. It’s a really smooth scent, without the same periods of in your face intensity, as the others.

The next layer that hits me, is the sandalwood led middle, with vanilla and tonka bean coming through. Parfum doesn’t have that pepper spiciness, but it does have a warm and creamy quality, that the EDP has elements of.

Parfum begins to feel a bit dry, smoky, and the amber come through more.

The final dry down, Parfum is a dark and somewhat sweet, woody cologne. The cedar and sandalwood, are covered by a smoked vanilla with a hint of mandarin juice, and dipped in ambroxan.

Refined and smooth with a dry freshness, Parfum has just the right amount of light spice, and sweetness.

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Sillage and Longevity

Perhaps, it is because this isn’t as sharp, but it can feel as if Parfum isn’t projecting as much as it actually is. The sillage is strong, but not monstrous, and the latter stages are pretty moderate.

It’ll probably reach about 6 feet for much of the time, away from the wearer. I’ve put on 5-6 sprays and it didn’t seem to be a problem. Early on, it’ll have more of an impact. Overall, it’s well above average and will give you a very nice scent trail.

The longevity is really good, it’ll go for over 10 hours, on my skin. Better than EDT and about the same as the EDP version. Definitely not one that disappoints in its performance.

Even if you’re not a fan of the Sauvage line, you still get your money’s worth, in terms of how long it will stick around.

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Versatility

Parfum is a more refined version of this namesake, as such, it can be worn on many occasions. I actually like it best, for nighttime. It has a dark and a more mature vibe.

However, it wouldn’t be a problem, formally or in an office environment. Just don’t go crazy with the sprays.

Seasonally, it’s good year round, outside of the summer. Actually, summer nights, it’d be okay but avoid the daytime. It will be at its best in cooler temperatures, though.

This is another strength of the Sauvage line, you get plenty of opportunity to wear it, rather than just being restricted to colder weather.

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Overall 

Do I like Sauvage Parfum? I do. I still prefer the EDP, to this, but I think it exceeds the EDT. Parfum is a gentler formulation, so, guys who didn’t like the intense/sharpness of various ingredients in the other versions; should enjoy this one.

Actually, now that Elixir has come out too, I’d go with that or EDP over Parfum. If you want a more traditional interpretation of this formula, go with EDP. If you want the bold spiciness, Elixir can fit that bill.

The performance is great, I like the development of the scent, and its dark richness. The vanilla, mandarin, and the ambroxan doesn’t feel as oppressive (which is a downside for me, with the original).

You are paying Dior prices, but the value it still there with its use case and longevity. Dior Sauvage ‘clones’ (or at least attempted) have been popping up for years with the EDT version, and might make you reconsider that original. But, that’s less of a case with this Parfum edition.

If you like the EDP, I don’t really see why you’d need this, but give it a try. You might find this to be a more enjoyable version.

Sauvage Parfum is interesting yet familiar, but not completely redundant. It could be the version of Sauvage some folks need, to actually enjoy this title.