Francis Kurkdjian set himself a problem: take Sauvage as far as concentration will allow and still keep it noble. Sauvage Extrait is the answer — the first extrait de parfum Dior has made for men.
Why you will love this fragrance
You feel the concentration immediately. This is Sauvage with the lights turned down: denser, darker, more animal, and it stays on skin far longer than any other version in the line.
- The first extrait de parfum for men from Dior
- Vietnamese oud essence at the beating heart of the composition
- Oud from a certified Dior sourcing channel with traceability standards
- Matured and steeped for 42 days before bottling
- Leathery oud against Indonesian patchouli, Madagascan vetiver and Virginia cedar
- AOP lavender from Provence and Calabrian bergamot for the signature Sauvage freshness
- The longest-lasting concentration in the Sauvage line
The scent
It opens on the aromatic freshness that makes Sauvage recognisable — AOP lavender from Provence and Calabrian bergamot. Then it deepens. Vietnamese oud, cultivated for over a decade in a certified Dior channel and distilled into a precious essence, brings honey and frankincense facets and a leathery darkness.
The base is what Dior calls a chiaroscuro of noble woods: the dark accents of Indonesian patchouli set against the more radiant Madagascan vetiver and Virginia cedar.
Who it is for
Men who already wear Sauvage and want more of it, and anyone drawn to oud who wants it handled with restraint rather than piled on. Best for evening, cool weather and occasions where you want to be remembered.
How to wear it
Extrait is concentrated, so less is more. One or two sprays at the base of the neck and on the chest. Skip the wrists if you wash your hands often — it will outlast the day anyway.
Key details
- Type: extrait de parfum for men
- Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian, Dior Perfume Creative Director
- Family: woody, oud, leathery
- Key notes: Vietnamese oud, patchouli, vetiver, Virginia cedar, lavender, bergamot
- Maturation: 42 days
- Occasion: evening, cooler weather
Size
50 ml.
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