It’s an alternative to Omanluxury Caden. This individual has a wow factor. The opening has a strong and a Middle Eastern edge: spicy/aromatic/sweet, leathery, smoky and a bit animalic. But, as it transitions to the dry down, the Middle Eastern edge disappears turning to a more resinous, ambery, woody, dark, sweet and delightful aroma. This dry down is where the fragrance shows off, as an intense, stunning, thick, rich, delicious, magnetic, and luxurious feeling that will make you stand out and get compliments. It’s a cooler weather, special occasions scent, with great projection and longevity.

Part of my all time favorites Top 5 - 10/10. One of the most significant lounges of 2024. It’s a woody, leathery, sweet, aromatic and resinous powerhouse, that isn’t offensive, but very exotic, luxurious, intoxicating, alluring, compliments getter, cooler weather, special occasions, great projection and longevity. I just can’t have enough of it.

I'll be totally honest here, my first impression of this sucked. It smelled like old dirty coins. Luckily I'm a Sauvage fan and a lady at the Dior counter got me to try it on skin. Well I'm sure glad I did. Extrait is pure genius. A redemption of you will after the Eau Forte debacle andFrancis Kurkdjian's best work since taking over as creative director from Demachy. This is a darker evelution of the Sauvage story. But it takes a different direction from previous flankers, with the addition of oud. None of that Middle Eastern stuff that you find in all those Lataffa's. I won't bore you with the Dior propaganda, but they did good here. It opens with the familiar dna, Calabrian bergamot, Provençal lavender & a touch of Ambroxan. Just so you know you're in Sauvage territory. But it's a more refined opening than before. Then the shift happens. That Vietnamese Oud hits centre stage. Its resinous rich & a touch smokey. But instead of screaming it's arrived it plays a supporting role wrapping the heart with an unexpected warmth. The dry-down is where it settles into its true form. A combination of Virginia cedar, Indonesian patchouli, and Madagascar vetiver add a dense, earthy, multi-layered woody base that anchors everything beautifully . The Ambroxan keeps that signature salty warmth alive throughout, but the oud and patchouli give it real gravity. Performance is massive easily 8+ hours and it leaves a rich, intimate trail. Kurkdjian hasn't just cranked up the volume; he's added depth and darkness while keeping the soul intact. This might turn out to be the best Sauvage in years. My Rating 9/10 Scent 3 Longevity 2.5 Sillage 2.5 Would I rebuy? 1

This one opens with a distinctive, bright, fresh, green, citrusy, sweet and leathery blend. The dry down transitions to a more rounded musky and woody scent with a sweet undertone. This is a mass appealing and all year round scent, for any occasion, with great projection and longevity. Love it! Website Notes: Saffron, black raspberry, suede, birch water, sandalwood and musk.

Window shopping at Burlington: - Maison Asrar: Thriller III - $44.99 (An alternative to YSL 6 place Saint Sulpice) - Rayhaan: Pharaoh - $34.99 (An alternative to Omanluxury Caden) Very promising scent profiles and great first impressions. 🫠🥰 Reviews coming soon…