How long does Sauvage Elixir last?

Dior’s Sauvage Elixir is one of the newest iterations of the original perfume, Sauvage, which shares similar long-lasting properties, as it is estimated to last over 12 hours.

In recent months, Christian Dior has been lauded for how the brand stood behind their bestselling fragrance, Sauvage’s brand ambassador, Johnny Depp

. Despite the controversy surrounding the fragrance upon its initial release, the fragrance has become the bestselling fragrance in the world, for both men and women.

As such, in the years since the release of the original perfume, the company has released various iterations of the popular Sauvage.

The most recent is the Sauvage Elixir, which, like its predecessor, is beloved for its long-lasting properties, which are well over the expected, standard 10-hour mark of most eau de parfums.

Dior’s Sauvage contentious history

Before Johnny Depp was persona non grata (unwelcome or unacceptable), a fact that did not stop Dior from keeping him the face of the fragrance, when the original Sauvage was released, it was with an ad that was subsequently pulled from television and from the promotional campaign following allegations of cultural appropriation.

The ad featured Depp playing a guitar and a Native American person dancing. The intention of the ad was to symbolise how the scent allows the user to be one with the Earth.

This intention seemed to have had the desired effect as Sauvage remains the bestselling fragrance since its release in 2015, despite the initial controversy.

How long does Sauvage Elixir last?

One of the biggest reasons that Sauvage was touted was because of its long-lasting properties. The fashion house has maintained this key aspect throughout its various iterations of the fragrance.

As such, when Francois Demachy, who was behind the nose design of the original fragrance, returned and created the Sauvage Elixir, the question was whether or not the fragrance would be up to the standard of its predecessor.

Interestingly, not only did the new fragrance match the long-lasting properties of the original, but it seems that the fragrance supersedes its predecessor’s performance and other iterations in the Sauvage canon.

In May 2022, updated reviews on the original perfume criticised the fact that recent stock of Sauvage has had an estimated six to seven-hour longevity, versus the 10 to 12 hours longevity that it had when it was first released.

The Sauvage Elixir reportedly lasts more than 12 hours on a single application. 12 hours is the estimated time, but for most users, it has lasted longer than that, while maintaining its prominence.

Additionally, about the fragrance’s sillage, similarly to its longevity, it is believed to have a four to five feet sillage all around the wearer, which remains powerful for four to six hours.

As such, one of the biggest tips for interested users is to use the fragrance sparingly. A maximum of even three sprays is considered too much.

Hence, most users of the fragrance either spray it twice, or once in the air and let the fragrance wash over them.

Is Sauvage Elixir worth it?

One of the biggest shortfalls of the Sauvage Elixir is the fact that the scent does have accords that are reminiscent of other popular perfumes and colognes.

But the scent’s overall smell is unique, as the fragrance opens other notes when you allow it to dry that distinguishes the fragrance as its own.

Moreover, considering that the biggest recommendation when using Sauvage Elixir is to be sparing, one or two sprays is more than enough.

For its $159 price point for a 60ml bottle on Amazon, the purchase is worth it as an investment purchase.

Who should wear Sauvage Elixir?

The Sauvage collection is for men, and it is not a unisex collection. Moreover, the Sauvage Elixir is not for any men looking to fade into the background, since the fragrance is considered the most concentrated of the Sauvage range.

The prominent aromatic fragrance is touted for those who want to stand out and draw attention. The fragrance guarantees that the wearer will have to answer questions, on occasion, of what their scent is and where they purchased it.

What does Sauvage Elixir smell like?

Sauvage Elixir is considered an aromatic fragrance. The main accords of the fragrance are warm spicy, woody, fresh spicy, and lavender. Below is a detailed breakdown:

Sauvage Elixir
Description	“Sauvage Elixir is an extraordinarily concentrated fragrance steeped in the emblematic freshness of Sauvage with an intoxicating heart of Spices, a “tailor-made” Lavender essence, and a blend of rich Woods forming the signature of its powerful, lavish and captivating trail.”
Top notes	Cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and grapefruit
Middles note	Lavender
Base notes	Liquorice, sandalwood, amber, patchouli, and Haitian vetiver