Description
In April 2017, Dior launches a new edition of Eau Sauvage Parfum. Francois Demachy wanted to create a more rounded version that will be closer to their original signature, as well as to refresh its aromatic strength, emphasize the warmth and intensify the composition. Its citrus – woody – spicy structure, which combines an elegant freshness and warm accords, is allegedly “sunny” and exudes a bright naturalness.
The citrusy beginning of the composition blends sweet cedrat with San Carlo bergamot. After this fresh opening, delicate notes of lavender absolute come to play. The heart of the perfume contains Haitian vetiver, its woody character amplified and purified. Warm and intense notes of elemi from the Philippines end this creation in the base of the perfume.
The advertising campaign brings back unpublished images of actor Alain Delon while shooting the movie “La Piscine” from 1969, as an emblem of masculine beauty and French elegance. The fragrance is available as a 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
alexSThfg1 – :
Has this been discontinued already? It’s no longer available at Sephora and the usual online sources are out of stock. What’s going on?
Vier – :
Absolute Banger!
Great modern take on a (only slightly) dated classic. Amazing Sillage, compliment getter, versatile and with superb longevity.
Straight in to my top 5!
sergey2597 – :
First review, and reviewing Eau Sauvage in its current incarnation because, what else?, everyone needs to start somewhere. I have owned the EDT, the previous EDP and now this iteration, all of which I love.
The EDT is to me like Chanel’s PM EDT in one respect alone: a beautiful scent for short-term, private indulgence, and all but useless for anything else. Which is not to say that they both aren’t worth that indulgence if it makes you happy. The performance on those just isn’t there, but with this one it’s a totally different scent and a totally different story.
Forget the comments about the previous version of this EDP — the vintage may be deeper, it may be better, whatever; this one is what we have to contend with for a reasonable price. The 2017 version retains the deep complexity of its predecessor and is, for my money, one of the best rugged yet sophisticated fragrances in the designer market.
This scent is a loosened tie, an unbuttoned cuff, a lipstick smear on a crisp white shirt: simultaneously projecting class and a touch of reckless abandon. I wear this for special occasions, none too formal, and is my go-to when an evening presents itself with intimate company and no clear destination. Despite reformulation, still a 10/10 for me.
fazan18 – :
العالم غريب و جاحد
الناس ليس لها حديث سوا
المقارنة بين الاصدارين القديم
والحديث .!!
..
لم هذا الجحود و لم هذا النقاش اصلاً
عن نفسي ارى الاصدار القديم لا يناسب
ولا يتماشى ابداً مع هذا الوقت ..!!
حتى ان الناس نسوه ولم يعد احد يلحظ وجوده
ولولا الاصدار الجديد لما تحدثوا عنه الآن
..
اشكر شركة ديور التي اعادت
احياء هذا العطر و قدمت هذه التحفية
الرجالية الحقيقية الكلاسيكية بما يناسب
هذا الوقت من اصحاب الاذواق الرفيعة
و الغير اعتيادية ..!!
..
عشاق العطر
كفاكم تعلقاً بالماضي
فهذه هي حلّتكم الجديدة
smitvesson9 – :
Here is a fragrance I don’t ever see becoming dated or redundant and to me this could well be a masterpiece. Firstly the smell itself is citric, neo classical, almost botanical, with a good dose of vetiver in the dry down. Dior have taken an old idea and modernised it. The added note of elemi has elevated things and kept it a sort of fresh mix closer to the original eau sauvage, modern yet classical and grown up and mature. I personally find this version more fresh and wearable year round but the old mix should never be forgotten, especially as a winter/autumn scent. Longivity is fabulous ..a good whole day with plenty of projection. I asked my girlfriend what she thought and she really enjoys the dry down after the first half hour, and I agree..the vetiver never becomes too dry or cloying because of the elemi keeping it moist and slightly sweet. This is a real gift for the 30+ plus crowd from dior and demachy, dior have done it again.. like so many times before they have proven that you don’t have to pay stupid money for elegance and creativity.
zolik – :
This is exquisite. Very masculine, breezy and resinous with strong vetiver. The aura of this scent is radiant masculinity, elegance and power. Fresh yet bold. I’m completely in love with this and women love this too. The parameters are perfect.
Sillage/Longevity: Heavy 2-3 hours, Moderate 7-10 hours.
Scent 10/10.
This and Voyage of Hermes Perfume are my favourites now.
shopogoliksam – :
For me this is much better than the previous version which was too heavy on resins. It is brighter and more friendly. Personally i counldnt stand the previous and the low rate here is bcoz people is always negative to the reformulations.
rus22 – :
This will land at at least 4.46!
I promise that, once it has reached its proper ‘audience’..
ArtasWolf – :
I will start by saying this, that I was very disappointed when I heard the news about the reformulation and for that matter I did not even try the new 2017 edition with elemi in the base notes.
But in the interest of fair play, I tried it extensively without any intention of buying it. And I tried it extensively from quick rotation tester bottle places like Harrods in London and Selfridges in Oxford Street and the likes.
And “HONESTLY” its not bad at all. Absolutely OK. I think the replacement of Myrrh in the base notes was done to improve its versatility. Myrrh is dark and heavy. Elemi on the other hand is a bit more balanced, lending a bit less heavy and darker tones to the composition. Hence a lot of people here saying this has become more wearable.
I like it and I have bought a 200 ml bottle while it is still available, its cheaper pound for pound.
EDIT: 07 September 2018
I found this comment by the Perfumer of the new 2017 version on Dior website. “The Eau Sauvage Parfum is even more pleasurable. With this rounder version, even closer to the original signature, I wanted to highlight the authenticity of the ingredients. To show their strength, but also reveal their warmth by rendering them even more prominent and palpable.” François Demachy, Dior Perfumer-Creator
As far the replacement of the Myrrh note, the following comment by the Perfumer should suffice. “Native to the Philippines, essence of elemi is produced by distilling the resin of the tropical elemi tree, a member of the same botanical family as myrrh and frankincense.
Its peppery, lemony fragrance brings a spicy, radiant freshness to the top notes”
I have both versions in 200 ml bottles.
Anaeneini – :
Today I sprayed both, right hand left hand. In the opening 2017 version is brighter and a little more Citrusy but only for about 20-30 minutes, the 2012 version has stronger Vetiver. after 1 hour for me both of them are similar. 2012 version a a bit stronger in longevity and performance. I love both !
Shugaev – :
I really enjoy this, like a few others I prefer it to the 2012 version. I find it linear and simple but suits my style. I’m mid 40’s and think it suits my age range and sartorial look more than it would someone younger, but having said that it’s all about how you portray yourself.
hhhdddtpoqwe – :
Checker79 try the previous Dior Eau Sauvage before the reformulation and see the huge difference in longevity!
Also that new mix of sourness and sweetness is awful in my humble opinion!
Ready to swap here! Brand new full bottle
riorus – :
Bad longevity Sammy ? The reform lasts 8 plus hours on my skin. It’s starts off fresher than the vintage but after about 30 minutes they smell nearly identical.
dinomaks – :
I’ll say it – this is better than the 2012 version.
klm301intitytek – :
As the hours go by the feeling increases, amazingly beautiful from top to bottom, when the fragrance connects with your soul you know its the one.
Builialip – :
My bottle has just arrived, I have sprayed 2 spritz on my wrist, now sitting here typing this up and I am getting the most wonderful creamy citrus heavenly smell….Oh my god this to me is stunning, because you think ahh whiff and its gone, but then it is sending up constant aromas that are utterly beautiful!
the ingredients seem blended perfectly and balanced sublimely.
This was a blind buy, but oh wow, £67 well spent on my 100ml….. Gorgeous fragrance!
9/10
Iriney – :
I actually prefer this one to the 2012 version, even though they are very similar. It opens up much fresher and brighter, but after the opening and more towards the drydown they are pretty much the same scent. The only difference I can detect is that the 2012 has a plastic-like vibe to the ambery drydown which depending on the weather can become smothering. This one is just a little bit lighter. In terms of performance they are similar too.
baur97 – :
2017 Eau Sauvage has a strong bergamot/citrus blast that the original does not have making it easier to wear all year long, this is not to say that the original is not good because it’s fucking awesome as well. The original starts creamy and wonderfully resinous and the 2017 is crisp, juicy, resinous and incredibly smooth with the same depth and potency of the original. I love them both and if they discontinue the original I wouldn’t go out of my way to get it because 2017 is almost identical in the drydown. Don’t be so quick to knock it guys this is a very nice reformulation, trust me, I have full size bottles of each but let me tell you,,,I’m really diggin the reformulation.
leva46 – :
Zenais. If you like it, wear it!
I think it’s fine for a 25 year old 🙂
xsk274elipseskism – :
I don’t understand the dislikes! This stuff is fucking awesome. I know a lot of reformulated fragrances that have gone to shit but guys, this is most definitely not one of them, as a matter of fact, I like this a little bit more than the original release, yeah! I said it! This is a fucking dime piece.
sau1965 – :
It is good also for 25 years old boy?
ProPoster82 – :
My story with this one is a little strange. Here in Austria I was in two different stores and they still had the 2012 formulation tester bottles on the shelves this week, so I was happy I might be able to get it easily, but after another check I saw that the boxes next to the tester are white colour. So I sprayed the tester, gave it a day and oh my good… I fell in love.
The next day I asked employees about the tester. Or rather informed them, that they have old testers, they actually didn’t know about it. And one who didn’t believe me opened the white box and showed me the new bottle… I sprayed it on my wrist, hoping it would not be different from the old one… 🙂
It was different, though. I agree with pretty much everything said. More wearable, more zesty citrus, a certain balsamic note and less vetiver and myrrh (or the other resinous note, elemi). So I found out I was really glad about the new one, only I wanted both! I wanted the new one as my winter daily driver, since I’ve been looking for one for a long time, and the old one as a very special fall night out, nice autumn occasion. So why not release both, Dior? Come on!
In the end I am a proud owner of a 100 ml bottle of the new reformulation and after first wearing yesterday I am as pleased as I could be! Literally ONE spray to the chest at 8 in the morning has gotten me through the whole day! I was home in the afternoon and before going out in the evening I would usually reaplly, but I just didn’t feel the need because I still smelled nice! And I woke up this morning with a little whiff of it… So I found a perfect daily driver with the perfect beast mode for me – not too much heavy projection and sillage, but eternal longevity.
Now the hunt starts for a BIG bottle of old formulation for the special days… I couldn’t talk any of the employes into giving me the tester bottles… 🙁
UPDATE:
I am still trying in every shop that has not changed the testers from 2012 version yet, to persuade them into exchanging one new bottle for the tester with me. They don’t give in. But what has surprised me is, that in one shop they still have the old tester in a corner somewhere, but at the Dior counter there is the new tester. But wait… The colour of the juice is paler than ever!! I know, that the old formulation has a dark green colour and the 2017 version I have at home is brighter, but still a very vivid green, like in the picture. But that juice looked like Eau Sauvage Eau de Toilette… So I guess the quality is decreasing rapidly.
I have also written a letter to Dior and have recieved just a very vague response, that I cannot get the older formulation, because:
“LVMH and Parfums Christian Dior’s decided the ban of all animal extracts as cosmetic ingredients. Our goal is the protection of consumer’s safety which relies on our products, taking into account the respect of animal life.
We ensure the absence of animal derivatives. Furthermore, our Maison has also banned the use, in its products, of raw materials of animal origin, except for (beeswax, ambergris, milk and derivatives) as the use of these materials does not involve any kind of animal harm or suffering.
This is why your perception of the scent of Eau Sauvage might change.”
Which is, well, a rather disappointing reply, that doesn’t explain a whole lot… I want the old bottle really badly but have literally ran out of ideas how to get it. So if anyone wants to sell it, please write!
rrq866Diobtetty – :
Eau Sauvage Parfum 2012 is enshrined in my Top Five of all time. It’s simply one of the best scents I’ve smelled so far.
So I was very curious to see how the new 2017 version compared. Would if be different and awesome in its own unique way? Or would it be a poorer replacement for the 2012 edition?
I’m of the opinion that it is the latter – it strikes me as a inferior reformulation of the original.
The 2017 version doesn’t have the same depth and body as its 2012 elder. It opens lighter and brighter before sinking back towards the original brew. But it never quite goes as deep, or rich, or as heady as its big brother.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s still very good… but not quite as great as its predecessor.
Time for me to get a back-up bottle of the 2012 juice.
davidsoul – :
I tried the 2012 version in a shop a year back, and loved it. I always intended to buy it, but never got around to it due to financial constraints.
Fast forward to today. I had some cash for my birthday, so I found a local chemist who still had the 2012 version. Incredibly, they said that the Dior rep told them that the 2017 version was just the same, but new packaging! I put them straight.
So I bagged a 100ml bottle for £69.20, and got a 50ml 2017 version also.
I’ll give a more extensive review at some point when I get time, but 3 1/2 hours in, although the 2012 is slightly deeper and richer,the 2017 version is still fantastic and I think I might prefer it.
This could become my signature scent.
Update. Both remain on skin for 24 hours. After about 6 hours, the 2017 version becomes “blurred” and nondescript next to the 2012 version where the notes remain in sharp focus and with more depth. The difference between watching a film recorded on an old video, and watching a blue ray disc on an HD television.
Having tested this over the past 6 days, I’m mystified as to why Dior reformulated this. The 2012 has been replaced by a 70% clone. I’m not sure that I’ll bother getting it again. For the price, there’s a lot better out there!
I can only assume that money was the motivating factor with Dior.
They should have increased the price rather than wreck a fragrance.
If anyone from Dior is reading this, please consider making 2012 version again, rename it as intense or similar, then make a proper parfum version of Eau Savauge and market it as such.
ROBSON77777 – :
Absolutely in agreement with crumm. I had the 2012 version and while it was a strong like, i always prefered the extreme version. This 2017 release is a lot more true to original Eau sauvage DNA. It’s one of the few parfum versions where the house actually put some effort into it’s creation. Alot better done than Fahrenheit parfum as well. The performance is fantastic and the dry down is heavenly. It becomes very complex after an hour or two, it gets warmer and i start smelling kind of a dry smoke mixed with the already cozy overall feel of it. I just love the idea to have Eau sauvage for winter too.
3damatuni – :
Why so much hate for this new release!Its new composition ,but just in top notes, they desapear quick in 20 min. and then boom,expolosion of notes that we know from original. Original from 2012 is my signature scent, when i try this new one, ohhh men. It ladt on my skin more then 15 hours and smell just the same like original. So i suggest to all of you who like original formulation ,buy few bottles of this one and enjoy.
Longevity 15+ hours
Versatility 10 of 10
Sexyness 10 of 10
Ladyes reaction 10 of 10 . They want you.(BEWARE, WEAR WITH CAUTION)
Projection -Radius 3 m.
Beast is unleashed, panties everywear.
hootheShovicy – :
Loving the 2012 version, I searched in vain for the 2017 elixir in the US. When I had a chance to sample it in Barcelona, I snagged a bottle. It has become “the find” of that trip. I now have both the 2012 and 2017 editions with the 2017 version opening with a brighter citrus and cooling down to a somewhat less warm but still myrrh-like elemi of about equal longevity (6-9 hours).
My recommendation? Buy it, then buy Tom Ford Noir Anthracite and use in combination to give the composition more tension and drama. The two compliment each other in a sweet and sour mixture that’s delightful.
aleksproshin – :
This is how I always envisioned an EdP of Eau Sauvage would be. I really was on the fence about the 2012 version, I kind of liked it, but it was not something I would buy.
Fast forward to 2017 and I think they have hit the nail squarely on the head. I tested this today and will be buying it for sure. I don’t really buy many full bottles, something has to really stand out to make me do that, I am more of a decant or “test in the store” guy, but Dior have taken all the best bits from every incarnation of Eau Sauvage and combined them here (apart from the chemical, mass-marketed abomination they released in 2015, which, to my mind, was unforgivable that it bears the Sauvage name).
It is all here, all the good stuff, and in a combination that lasts! My main heartbreak with Eau Sauvage EdT is that it smells so incredible (in my top 5 of all time) but simply does not last past the two to three hour mark. this is why I don’t purchase it, I did once, and it felt like a waste of money purely because it does not last. But the scent itself…Marvellous!
I think Dior were listening, and they seem to have answered my prayers.
The freshness and pure class of the original EdT, backed up by the richness of the 2012 EdP really does work. It is a great combination and a fragrance that will work in all seasons (apart from perhaps the very height of summer, where it may cloy just slightly).
This is most certainly a modern masterpiece with a classic twist, I am blown away. This is classy, refined, masculine, and a perfect signature scent for the modern gentleman, the kind of guy who still holds the door open for a lady, and does not sit rudely staring at his iphone during dinner with his partner. The kind of guy who never makes a show of himself, but his quiet confidence is understood and respected by those who know him.
Thank you Dior, thank you for thinking of those guys, because they still do exist.
Thank you also for finally delivering what is to my mind, the ultimate all-round version of Eau Sauvage!
tvv1968 – :
i love the 2012 and this one , both stunning scents. the only difference being i would wear this in the day as its fresher. when i feel like wearing it though i sometimes look at both on the shelf and end up doing a spray of each. pure quality and worth every penny. great performace. 10/10 to both .
wruo – :
Okay. Not a bad scent at all.I have recently tested it out and finally bought it. At first the sugary note put me off from buying the new version. In the beginning you will get an enormous blast of citrus which is fine but a sweet candied note as well. This always kind of restrains me. As an owner of the old version of sauvage, which I still prefer over the new one, I notice the similarities. Though serve different purposes and the latter one is more suitable for daily occassions and causal wearing. When citrus and sweetness settle down, vetiver and elemie
come to action. And I like it a lot. It is somehow more warm and softer due to elemi I presume, whereas old version has more depth and dryness. The new version is close to Eau sauvage but then concentrated. That sweetness however still is putting me off. The dry down is beatiful. In terms of longevity and sillage it is at the same level. You will be noticed but in no way offensive meant. Do not overspray. Definetly give it a try.
vikar24 – :
Just one word “fantastic” . If there was a collution between the old days and modern ones this is what would come out. Its more versatile to be worn year around due to the perfectly balanced citrus and the still non fresh vetiver that was just
too much in the old version if u ask me. Now guess what ,? If they were to reformulate this one in the future, you would still hear people complaining how the 2017 version was a masterpiece that dior ruined. So put the blabla aside and get a sample and judge by yourself. But be careful it is addicted.. You have been warned ; )
PleatMult – :
The ES I was waiting for! I prefer 2017 over 2012.the latest version was too far from the original and too strong.
hhpzxxss – :
This is remarkably similar to the original. I’ve tried both side by side and, really, they’re almost the same. The differences being in the opening and the dry down. The opening’s difference is, in my honest opinion, much nicer. The dry down is a bit less intense, but this only makes the scent a bit more versatile. If you’re saddened by the reformulation, just give it a go and see how you feel. You might be a bit let down, but if you set your expectations low or even mid range, you’re probably going to be quite impressed.
A good effort at reformulation, much like the les Poisons reformulations.. and most everything else. Cheapening happens, Dior just manages to keep smells somewhat similar.
Cy4ara – :
unfortunately 2012 is better! this version is a little generic and is not comparable with the quality of the version 2012. (the same performances however)
2012 version: 10/10
2017 version: 8/10
qaf840intitytek – :
Mr. chris
I’ve gotten two bottles off eBay from the seller ediscountperfumes. They were made in March 2017, I highly reccomend them.
ilnarg23 – :
Which stores in the U.S. are selling this new 2017 edition? I stopped in to my local Sephora and they’re still selling the 2012 bottles
Lomsemelo – :
An excellent fragrance and it shows that reformulations aren’t always for the worst. I think this version is indeed brighter and more uplifting, making it perfect for spring and summer. The 2012 version is a moody and dark beast, best suited for fall and winter in my opinion.
I agree with Sandhammers and Art’s (importer/exporter ?) question and remarks, Dior could have easily kept both versions. It is a pity they discontinued the earlier version. I am glad i have bought a backup of it.
dante4 – :
It is very unique.Very very pleasant. I just love it. longevity is excellent,12 hours plus.
Scent: 9/10
Projection: 9/10
Longevity: 10/10
Over all rating 9/10.
Danehawtezeui – :
This version of the Eau Sauvage Parfum 2017 is the closest to the original Eau Sauvage Edt, created by Edmond Roudnitska in 1966. I would say – it’s more concentrated, saturated flanker. I am pleased with the greater versatility and freshness of the new perfume in comparison with the version of Eau Sauvage Parfum 2012 (I have both versions from Heinemann Duty Free). As correctly noted below, the new perfume has some “cologne”, inherent in perfumes 70-80-ies. I would even say solemnity, which is now so lacking in the current “Fougeres” and the “easts”, which flooded the shelves of shops. Longevity and silage are also on top. In general, as for me, the changes have benefited: the Eau Sauvage Parfum 2017 has become more versatility (compared to the version of 2012) and is likely to win more fans than its previous version (which is too specificity).
n-dj – :
UPD Now I found out: It’s addictive
→ I’m gonna love this one too..
[Why didn’t Dior use just another name? (as Art Vandalaay says) keeping the Eau Sauvage EdP]
This one is ‘day’ while the other masterpiece is ‘night’.
I got my bottle today (believing it was the Myrrh edit, just as it said on the description) but it was the new 2017 version.
But I’ll keep it – it’s that good!
~
RIP Eau Sauvage EdP 2012
Jiimy Tiler – :
Francois Demachy is a master perfumer. No doubt. He managed to do 3 things at the same time.
First is to keep the performance of 2012 version (hell, it is even stronger),
second is to get much closer to 1966 EDT version (this is done perfectly) and
third is to make it more wearable, more modern (i think this is signature worthy for all occasions).
As a result, you get fresh, classy, unique, very strong and modern fragrance.
I was searching a long time for something like this.
Scent: 9/10
Performance: 10/10
Versatility: 9/10
plyushka – :
After some poking around downtown Toronto, I found a 2017 edit of Eau Sauvage Parfum. A first reaction on the mouillette was “weird and disappointing.” I hadn’t known what to expect, but I hadn’t expected a blast of very nearly lemony cedrat. Blech! Also, WTF? But I persisted, sharing all of the above with the sales associate as I spritzed some on my wrist, then waving my arm around for emphasis.
As we chatted, something marvellous happened; one of those rare moments as a perfumista/fragrance bro/insane collector. As soon as that first massive waft of citrus passed the scent transformed into… a parfum concentration of classic Eau Sauvage, i.e. nothing like the 2012 edition but very much like the original and, unlike the 2012, precisely what it says on the bottle. In some respects, more like the original Eau Sauvage than the current anaemic reformulation.
This with two important differences. First, Francois Demachy has dialled down the petitgrain of the original, so much so it manages to feel like a parfum concentration of the original without merely being a parfum concentration of the original (for this, see Eau Sauvage Extreme, essential to my collection but essentially unwearable, at least on my skin).
Which brings me to the second difference and this… this is where the magic happens. Several minutes in – I will pay more attention to precisely how many minutes on a second wearing – there is another shift. First, the blast of bergamot and cedrat, then the parfum concentration Eau Sauvage, and then, once again myrrh, myrrh, myrrh!
Somehow Demachy has created something respectful not only of Eau Sauvage but also respectful of the first pass at Eau Sauvage Parfum. It was immediately obvious I was wearing something new, something much more wearable, but it took away nothing of the essential beauty of the 2012 formulation. If you don’t have both editions handy, the best comparison I can make is between Guerlain’s 2003 Habit Rouge EDP and the current Habit Rouge EDT. The EDP is a rich – dare I say, thicc? – oriental next to the dandy-ish, lighter (arguably deceptively so) EDT.
Here, Habit Rouge EDP stands for the 2012 Eau Sauvage Parfum while the 2017 is the less luxe but much more wearable Habit Rouge EDT. And here, just like the deceptively lighter EDT, this lighter edition of Eau Sauvage Parfum has LIFT. It was a bit of a risk wearing it after it’s initial effect on paper so I was cautious with the atomizer. It might have been ‘half a spray’ (so to speak) but it is projecting like a beast and it.. is… gorgeous.
I say “is” because it is three hour’s gone and the same modest spritz to the wrist has me sitting in a comfy cloud of myrrh, fit as a gift for the King of Kings. I have been saving a second spray – did I mention it was full-bottle worthy? – so as to write all of this as a true first impression.
Dior: I hereby forgive you for Sauvage. You are redeemed and I was wrong to doubt.
boxivideokyrs – :
just acquired this yesterday. the 2017 bottle is a clearer and lighter version of the 2012. very lovely scent that can perhaps be worn in a more variety of occasions. silage and projection is just perfect leaving a nice presence on the skin and remaining detectable without ever being obtrusive. a genuine classic.
lelaElurilm – :
Lots of love for the 2012, which seems destined to go down as a classic. 2017 is a fresher composition. Brighter but still with depth. More versatile than 2012 but both great scents. Worn both today at the same time before deciding on this purchase. Performance is exactly the same as 2012. Lasts all day and projects beautifully.
its a shame Dior didn’t call this something else like Eau Sauvage Cologne Parfum and keep 2012 running side by side. They are as different as DHI and DHP and could fulfill the same purpose. 2012 for colder months or nights. 2017 for days or any other times 2012 might seem a little much. But I must stress that this isn’t a downgrade in quality. Just a fresher, more versatile take and an attempt to bring it closer to the original Eau Sauvage from the 60’s.
InGermany – :
Unfortunately this version is less rich less heavy and less dark. It is a fresher version. and frankly if I were looking for freshness I will turn to Eau Sauvage EDT.
It’s not a bad fragrance. But compared to the previous version it is clear that this perfume is inferior. I do not know why it was reformulated. But it is surely a decision that aims to minimize expenses regarding the cost of perfume ingredients. As is clear, myrrh has been replaced by the elemi. Why? Why change such a good perfume? Is what customers complained about? no! This fragrance has even a superb reputation on all fragrances communities. So as I said it is purely a decision to generate more profit and spend less.
what a pity! The 2012 version was an indisputable masterpiece. Luckily I still keep a full bottle of 100ml.
2012 version: 10/10
2017 version: 7.5 / 10
234fff – :
I personally prefer this new version, it has more of the brightness and freshness of the original.
This is how it should have been made in the first place IMO. The previous version was a masterpiece no doubt, but it was too far removed from Eau Sauvage. It would have been a great stand alone fragrance.
Performance still seems very solid.
rnp338bedyWelty – :
It is very similar to version 2012 but this is more balsamic and soapy that I think it’s reason is reside Elemi in this cologne.
It is excellent scent with perfect sillage and longevity but I prefer version 2012.
version 2012 9/10
version 2017 8/10
Poobolvejed – :
This is lovely. Not as high-class nor as elegant as the 2012, but I see this as the perfect “day” counterpart to the darker, broodier 2012 version. This is far brighter yet still feels similar as its father, just not as heavy in terms of notes. It also has amazing longevity and projects heavily for a few hours then quietens down, but I’ve noticed it doesn’t exactly become a skin scent – it always has a presence for its duration without having to get up close to notice it.
This is based on a 10ml sample I obtained about 3 weeks back – I’ve worn it about 6 times and still have about 7ml left. You don’t need much. When I heard of this being announced, I was a bit dismayed because of my newfound love for the version available then. However I still think it’s a shame that Dior have discontinued the ’12, for the 2 scents aren’t exactly interchangeable, and serve different functions.
It’s probably truer to the original Eau Sauvage (which is why many disliked the 2012 – for being a big departure from the original) however I see this as “Eau Sauvage Parfum Day”, and the ’12 as “ESP Night”. They definitely smell similar but this is far brighter, more appealing in general and I think this will stand the test of time. The more I wear it, the closer I get to calling it a masterpiece.
4nemo – :
Joey79. The reformulation lasts over 12 hours on my skin.
corco – :
I have a bottle from 2016 and have been asking myself why it took me so long to purchase what I like to call ‘class and elegance in a bottle’.
Judging by a few of the reviews, the new formulation differs a little. Can anyone who owns both versions, Advise me as to how the new version compares to the 2016 in terms of longevity please?
Acaggenda – :
Got my hands on the new Dior Sauvage Parfum and it smells incredible. Being a huge fan of the vintage this one has more Citrus at the