Eau Sauvage vs Eau Sauvage Extreme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
81%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau Sauvage Extreme takes 5 of 7 categories.
Eau SauvageChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Eau Sauvage ExtremeChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Eau Sauvage2/7
Eau Sauvage Extreme5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau Sauvage
- Community sentiment
- Eau Sauvage
- Longevity
- Eau Sauvage Extreme
- Sillage & projection
- Eau Sauvage Extreme
- Value for money
- Eau Sauvage Extreme
- Versatility
- Eau Sauvage Extreme
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau Sauvage Extreme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau SauvageDiorEau Sauvage ExtremeDiorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 6,125 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
4.19/ 5 · 1,198 votes
Have 44%Had 24%Want 31%
Category winnerEau SauvageRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
36%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
6,125 votes
45%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
1,198 votes
Category winnerEau SauvageMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau Sauvage Extreme
SillageEau Sauvage Extreme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau Sauvage ExtremeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus90%
fresh spicy80%
woody70%
earthy60%
green50%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
lavender69%
earthy61%
Scent match81%Very similar · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamotBasilRosemaryCarawayFruity Notes
Heart
JasmineCorianderCarnationPatchouliOrris RootSandalwoodRoseLavender
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskAmber
Top
LemonLavenderBergamotBasilPatchouliFruity Notes
Heart
RosemaryBay LeafCorianderSandalwoodAldehydesJasmineOrris Root
Base
OakmossCedarMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Basil and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter41
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEau Sauvage ExtremeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,448
PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska
Launched1966
Reviews208
Overall rank#991
PerfumerNot listed
Launched1984
Reviews147
Category winnerEau Sauvage ExtremeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDior Eau Sauvage opens with a bright splash of tart lemon, bitter bergamot, and crushed rosemary. This French staple balances sharp citrus with an aromatic heart of basil, lavender, and gentle jasmine before settling into an earthy base of vetiver and oakmoss. It smells like clean luxury bar soap, crisp morning air, a…
Reviews →Eau Sauvage Extreme by Dior takes the sunny citrus signature of the original 1966 classic and turns it into a deep, earthy green blend. It kicks off with a sharp splash of tart lemon and bitter bergamot, quickly joined by fresh garden basil and soothing lavender. As the initial brightness settles, warm cedar, dark pat…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Eau Sauvage or Eau Sauvage Extreme?
Eau Sauvage Extreme takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau Sauvage is rated 4.23/5 from 6,125 votes; Eau Sauvage Extreme is rated 4.19/5 from 1,198 votes. Choose Eau Sauvage for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Eau Sauvage Extreme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Eau Sauvage or Eau Sauvage Extreme?
Eau Sauvage Extreme lasts longest (Eau Sauvage Extreme 71/100, Eau Sauvage 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau Sauvage or Eau Sauvage Extreme?
Eau Sauvage Extreme projects furthest (Eau Sauvage Extreme 62/100, Eau Sauvage 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau Sauvage and Eau Sauvage Extreme smell similar?
Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Basil and Rosemary.
Is Eau Sauvage or Eau Sauvage Extreme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau Sauvage is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Sauvage Extreme is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau Sauvage and Eau Sauvage Extreme?
Eau Sauvage has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Basil and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander, Carnation and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Eau Sauvage Extreme has top notes of Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Rosemary, Bay Leaf, Coriander and Sandalwood, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Musk and Amber.
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