Scentrack
Andy
Williams – Wives and Lovers
I’m not a fan of classic Dior’s Eau
Sauvage, but with Eau Sauvage Parfum is totally another story. I truly adore
this Parfum version. This beautiful fragrance was made by Dior’s in-house
perfumer Francois Demachy in 2012. Neoclassic piece of virile beauty. One of
the best Dior’s flankers of all time.
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Allegedly composed of three notes only,
but I can sense some layers underneath. Eau Sauvage opens with a bitter and
remarkable note of bergamot. It’s very natural, potent long lasting, and not as
synthetic as felt in latter Dior Sauvage. The bergamot is immediately followed
by dry and mildly sweet miro resin, so masterfully executed, and pale flowers
of osmanthus. I can sense some whiffs of curry, due to the possible use of
immortelle like in Eau Noire. The base is consisted of slightly smoky and green
vetiver notes. Classic, barbershop mature and unpretentious. Fresh like a cologne,
and substantial like a cold weather fragrance at the same time. It even has got
some Shalimar-like nuances. A lovely addition to the Dior’s line up, and easily
could fit in their Privee line. The Mediterranean meets Oriental resins in a
classic, but chic manner. This is Alain Delon in a bottle.
Longevity / Projection
Extraordinary (10-14 hours) / Excellent
Suggested wearing
Business and dressed up occasions / all
year around
Alternatives
Dior Eau Sauvage – classic citrus
fragrance
Dior Eau Sauvage Cologne – more contemporary
take on laid back citrus notes
Guerlain Vetiver and Comme des Garcons
Vettiveru – vetiver themed colognes
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Pros
Exceptionally crafted
Fresh and rich
Aromatic and Oriental in the same time
Beastly performances
Very reasonably priced for such a beauty
Cons
Too mature for some
Rating
9.5 / 10
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