Eau Sauvage Parfum 2017

I needed to wear it again to try and talk myself out of buying a bottle; I have 6-9 months on my decant to figure it out at current consumption rates, but also just bought a 100ml CA Perfume dupe so I can compare profiles and see if it gets close enough. I cannot deny the beauty of it: Dry bitter citrus and lavender, earthy vetiver, bittersweet spices, slightly smoky very resinous woods, and a powdered balsamic myrrh. It's not that I "want" a Dior collection, I just fear I might end up with one if I blink too quickly. This is a problem because I love it even more wearing it again.

You can't go wrong with this for an everyday scent.

This has that really sweet and cloying bubblegum note that's VILE to me. The drydown on skin is pleasant and it has decent longevity though. Not for me.

The opening is sharp, dry and aromatic with citrus and lavender, softened by vetiver, which eventually dries down into a slightly smoky balsamic skin scent. Performance is good overall but the sillage of the dry down can be quite intimate. It lasts for around 6 to 8 hours on my skin. Wouldn't necessarily be offensive in the summer (except maybe on the hottest days) but I think it smells best in cooler weather - it really brings out the fresher aspects of the fragrance. Overall I love this one but it's probably not blind buy safe.

Beautiful Demachy masterpiece. A little dna and soul from the og. This is the best elemi perfume ever made.

This shit is ASS! 🤣🤣🤣 Smells like my local Ace hardware. Don’t wear it if you’re under 115 years old.

This is my favorite classic barbershop fougere. Initial citrus blast that blends perfectly with lavender. The elemi is resinous and balsamic, and adds an almost creamy aesthetic to this profile. The vetiver is slightly earthy, airy, and woody and brings nice balance. Since the base of this profile is dense and warm, you can definitely wear this one at night across all seasons, but I’d limit daytime use to fall, winter, and spring as the elemi may become too cloying and unpleasant in the summer heat (let’s say, above 85°F). It projects strongly for the first hour/hour and a half with 4 sprays, and lasts roughly 7-9 hours on my skin depending on the day. It’s relatively affordable too, shop around. 9.2/10

For a full experience, he needs adequate temperature and humidity, both in the air and between her legs.

Sampled this and hated it at first. The initial blast of citrus is like bug spray to my nose, but after a few minutes a masterfully blended fragrance emerges. Sweet lemon that dries down with this calming woody, resinous elemi vetiver scent.

I sometimes found this 2017 version a little heavy and cloying on the dry down. From all the hype and whining, I can only assume the 2012 version was practically unwearable unless outdoors and at least 100 feet from anyone else!!!

When I smell this fragrance, I smell office. Not because my office smells like this, but because the smell (in my head) screams "professional guy". I know it might be more versatile just than for office, but that's what unique about scent. It can associate differently to different person. A lot would say Prada L'Homme is staple for office, unfortunately, it's scent remind me of bus freshener I smelt everyday when I did internship in mid 2000s. I can't de-associate it. That's why even though I also have PLH in my collection, I rarely reach it. I wear PLH only when I just wanna be safe and do not offend people (cos it is one of ultra safest scent for office), but not myself. And that is imho is not what fragrance should be. Fragrance should please wearer and simultaneously at least don't offend people around you (if they like it, then it is a bonus). Back to Eau Sauvage, somehow I smell kafir lime in it, although it doesn't have that notes. Maybe from combination of notes creates that impression to me. Performance is quite good for fresh / non ambery fragrance, but still polite. Polarizing? Maybe slightly. I can imagine some (not all) teenagers will find it dated or old school, but I don't care as my colleague are mostly in their 30s and 40s. I am myself is 43 y.o. when I write this. Because it is quite unique scent, I strongly recommend to test it first, not blind buy.

Let’s not mess around - or try to be funny - or over-hype. This fragrance is direct from the gods - crafted in Mt. Olympus - a masterpiece with few, if any, equals. It is classy yet versatile, it is classic yet modern, it is fresh yet complex, it is strong yet accessible, it is for all seasons, times, and occasions. Done….and that was me under-selling the thing!

Eau Sauvage Parfum (2017) is the fragrance for a man who has no interest in passing trends, sugary-sweet scents, or synthetic profiles. It smells like heritage, maturity, and absolute competence. It is refined enough for a formal black-tie gala, yet rugged enough to feel incredibly authentic on a mature gentleman out in the crisp autumn air. It is a timeless, unwavering statement of a signature scent that commands immediate respect.

I don't like this one, I went through three bottles of the 2012 version which was one of the best scents ever created, it was perfection, I did buy the new version but every time I used it it just made me feel pissed off and disappointed, it's like if someone took half of the cocoa out of your favorite chocolate bar. I do wonder sometimes if they will bring the 2012 back but I have moved on to other things, homme intense is a good cure to heal the loss. 2017 is a good fragrance all round but someone stole my favorite scent away from me and I struggle to forgive it.

Super dry, sweet n' sour resin. Clean, but very robust. My go-to formal summer scent.

This is just a great anytime, any occasion fragrance. I know people rattle on about the "old version" being superior in everyway....blah blah blah, but I never had the privilege of trying that most fabled of elixirs so will just tell you my thoughts on the 2017 version without bias or rose tinted glasses! Being a fan of the classic mens scent, eau savage had been on my purchase list for a long time, waiting for an opportune moment and a good offer. So I've been wearing it intermittently over the last few weeks. Initially I felt a little underwhelmed but over the time stated I've dialled into this scent and appreciate it's effortless beauty, it's just lovely. It's not going to start a revolution or a new religion but it's damn well solid, reliable and performs reasonably well. It's great value, especially if discounted. I wont drill down into the notes too much but will just say that overall it's a classic, aromatic, citrus that is timeless. The lavender and elemi blended so beautifully seems to transcend time, defying categorisation. So much so that of course the older gent can't go too far wrong with this scent but a well dressed younger man could absolutely carry this off on a daily basis, perhaps should if he is tired of modern perfumes and wants to stand out with a distinctly stylish alternative! All the statistics are just above the moderate level to me! It'll last a work day, arms length until lunch, a little closer until back home and a skin scent until bedtime. Sillage and trail is what you'd expect and want from a gents classic, detectable as you pass by and especially noticeable to others who value a little class and quality with just enough restraint. It's elegant and refined but not all the way as perhaps brands like Floris, C & S or the like! This is a scent for everyman who just likes to go about his business with minimal fuss but still likes to make a good impression. Eau savage parfum is a grown up guys staple that'll be your swiss army knife of perfumery. A reliable and faithful old friend. This is a fragrance that even though I may not wear everyday, I'll choose on those days when I either don't know what else to opt for or just want something outstanding but simple that won't rock the boat. I hope that makes sense! 😆

I blind bought this fragrance from a discounter a few years a ago and was so impressed I bought a backup. This is a classy fougère fragrance reminiscent of an Aqua di Parma but with better performance. It opens bright with citron, lavender, and elemi. Elemi is the main character of this fragrance,eventhough the scent is linear it smells great for the entire wearing experience. I get well over 8 hrs longevity with moderate projection.

Good scent, but honestly it’s redundant. Very resinous, which goes away from the EDT which is citrus, earthy and floral. No one will compliment you, you’ll be the only one who’ll enjoy this scent.

@HeyItsJoel You nailed it, mate! I couldn’t agree more. The 2012 version was absolutely incredible. The current version is still very good, but it doesn’t come close to the beautiful myrrh in the original formula. I was gutted when I found out it had been reformulated. If I ever come across a 2012 bottle, I would happily pay niche pricing for it. 🐐 I have around 60% remaining in my 2012 bottle and I am incredibly stingy with it, and rightly so. The chances of ever coming across another original are slim to none. 2012: 11/10 2017: 8/10

This is what a true gentleman’s fragrance smells like. Classic DNA, but done in a way that still feels modern, wearable, and honestly… kind of addictive. Every time I wear this, it gives me a level of confidence and class that not many fragrances in my collection can match. The opening hits with a clean burst of citron and bergamot. Fresh, refined, and never too sharp. Then that barbershop-style lavender comes in and gives it that smooth, aromatic backbone. As it settles, a dry, slightly bitter vetiver starts to show up and keeps everything grounded. But the real magic is in the base. The elemi resin brings this subtle peppery, citrusy resinous vibe that ties everything together and keeps a fresh brightness even deep into the drydown. It’s what makes the whole fragrance feel so seamless and polished. The blending is just effortless. Nothing sticks out, nothing feels out of place. It just smells… put together. Performance is solid too. I get about 2 hours of moderate to strong projection, then it settles closer and lasts around 8 hours on my skin. Fresh enough for year round wear, but it definitely leans a little more dressed up. Still, I wear it casually all the time and it always gets good reactions. Clean. Confident. Timeless.

This 2017 version is a shell of what the original 2012 used to be. The magic from the myrrh is what made it special and now with the replacement of elemi, that magic is gone. Don't let anyone try to gaslight you into thinking it's just as good. IT IS NOT. You'll be content if the only one you can get a hold of is the 2017 version. But once you put your nose on a 2012 version, you know exactly what you're missing. 🔥

Old school classical style. Great.

Despite being formulated in 2017 , this scent profile is super nostalgic and transportive for me. Takes me back to being at Mass with my grandparents in the 90s. Either my grandpa or one of his church friends wore something with a very similar DNA--that strong citrus + smoky, dry, almost tobacco-like vetiver combo. Old money vibes, for sure. Being poor and in my 30s, I can't imagine too many scenarios in which this would be my top pick, but it just smells so damn good that I always wanna have a sample of this around. Performance is average.

Fougère aromatique tres simpliste Assez plat , rien d'extraordinaire... Je ne comprend pas les notes sur les performances... Le parfum à une projection et un sillage tres discret C'est une odeur qu'on a tous deja sentit et ressentit , apres rasage ... Agrumes... Lavande... Un vrai 'parfum de barbier' qui peux paraître totalement démodé.

Masculine and mature scent, quite strong projection and long lasting. I had one spray on my hand, the opening is citrusy , it reminds me of the bandido lemon aftershave, but darker and softer. Later there's becoming slightly soapy. 1 hour later it turns into pine mixed with sour smell which is still not bad, and the sour smell gets gradually stronger and heavier until I find it disturbing, and I had to wash my hand. One or two sprays is enough, and don't make it get near your chest or neck. If this one is slightly diluted, I would find it much easier to wear.

I love this, need a backup bottle. Very masculine and has niche quality.

@jazzpiano777 I 100% agree. I've sampled this over and over again, and while this technically should be 100% up my alley (I gravitate towards more traditionally masculine scent profiles), Eau Sauvage Parfum is just overwhelmingly "okay" to me. I also agree with @PeterTheFragranceLovers' point below about the actual blend being a bit rough. The OG Eau Sauvage is a masterpiece. The Parfum is very forgettable in my books. Francois Demachy has much better fragrances than this.

Primarily smells of smooth and sweet black licorice. It does smell good, but it’s certainly not a masterpiece or anything mind-blowing. It’s classy, simple, and pretty linear. I wish it had more complexity, but it’s nice. The bottle itself, however, is probably the best looking one on the market from a designer house.

I bought a 5ml sample to try this out. After wearing it a few times, I have some thoughts. It opens with a citrus blast, not your typical mass appealing citrus but nice, citrusy, yet dry, thanks to the citron. It’s clean and a bit sweet from the lavender and it’s not soapy. After a while, the Elemi and vetiver come in hot, I get this pine tree accord. It’s very aromatic. The deep dry down is a bit sweet but overall this is a green aromatic scent. Feels rich, masculine, and classy. This is for men, none of that unisex or modern men fragrances. I like this a lot. I am going to buy a bottle soon. That said, it’s not a blind buy. I imagine someone drinking gin and tonic while wearing this.

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