DIOR SAUVAGE EAU FORTE Unboxing + First Impressions

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Will you be buying Sauvage Eau Forte? Please let me know by adding a comment below and please watch my latest 😎😎😎Your Fragrance Questions Answered Video # 6 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oouqpamViLaih6c 😎😎😎

[@9jang]

I’m not gonna rush into the alcohol-free hype train. 😊 but I can’t help but admit that the alcohol-free Mojave Ghost from Byredo smelled niiiice and felt nice on skin.

[@sandrambedzi7524]

Please also rank your favorite Cherry Blossom 🌸 🌸🌸fragrances as well as all City Rhythm fragrances 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@leonJayJay1207]

I'd buy it a thousand times again and again. its potent and keeps getting better and better with time ...

[@anUntouchable]

What a flop for MFK debut at Dior

[@Ajibolaa]

I thought his debut was that new sparking perfume they just released

[@georgiosk9698]

You mean FK, not MFK

[@benedictchua8519]

he been flopping

[@jasonwebster8330]

MFK? His name isn’t Maison 🤣

[@flightgravity7483]

This isn’t his first perfume for Dior.

[@tomwilkinson9814]

I have tried is, liked it and bought it. Price wise, it's in line with Sauvage Parfum, which makes sense as this too is a parfum? It seems to have a very high concentration of oil, which I'd rather pay for than perfumers alcohol! Scent wise, it reminds you of a Provencal herb market? Well, thats a thumbs up in my book! I get a lot of wood and musk as well and think it's a really good scent profile. Yes it's understated, but I find it really pleasant and deftly handled, but that's personal opinion of course. Performance wise, it actually performs very well on my skin. I had my first full wearing today and it lasted and projected (in line with a perfume concentration, so closer to the skin) for about 8+ hours. Dior have dared to do something different, though it may have been to their detriment to ride it on the back of the Sauvage lineage, but I understand why they did so with it being the best selling men's fragrance line in the universe! Remember in 2020 when Dior released Home 2020? The reactions are similar so I think people will come round to this in time.

[@regismonkton]

I plan to at least try Eau Forte.

[@leonardodiasperfumes]

I totally agree with you!

[@joshandrec]

Sebastian trashing on alcohol free fragrances has been one of the most entertaining monologues I’ve heard in a while hahah

[@EXILEDEARTH]

Same

[@matejljubicic6370]

I purchased Dior Homme Parfum it is the absolute perfection

[@Calleseprro]

Its bad its smell like powder 👎🏼

[@jchem]

This flanker was not necessary and its already at discounters👀🤦

[@freddykruger8229]

What discounter? 🤔

[@Kalifaboo]

Where 🤔

[@dariuspatterson7039]

I’m not a fan of how designer houses are all increasing the prices of their fragrances, did you hear about the new Paco Ribanne fragrance? $140 for something that should be $70-$80 max in my opinion. I’ll be completely honest, this fragrance should be $80-$100 at most and that’s being generous.

[@crowowlraven9971]

I feel like it's the TikTok popularity of fragrances although it could also be inflation. But we have teenagers "buying" niche fragrances and designer clothes so why not?

[@gg41r]

I got my hands on the remainder of a sample of Eau Forte. There was less than on full spray. I sprayed it on nearly 10 hours ago and it is still wafting away on my skin. The smell, is nothing like any of the other sauvages. To me, its more along the lines of a Gucci Absolute, La Yuquawam or some other aquired taste smell. I find it quite pleasant

[@davorp6012]

Thanks for the honesty

[@raucusretread]

I'm not thrown off by the lack of alcohol. Don't mind "fragrance-lotions". My problem with this one is the fact that NONE of this line appeals to me! I love the original Eau Sauvage (both iterations). These have never done it for me. Hermetica is alcohol free. Love most of that line. Have a Great Day! Enjoy a pint for me. Cheers! 🎉🎉🎉😊

[@SherlockDave]

Bro said: "Okay, i have a strange feeling I'm not going to like this fragrance." Lmao... laughing my ass off here 😂. What an intro! 😂😂

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

LOL

[@ilovescarjo]

Nevermind. Not the case here😂😂😂😂

[@masterofmyfate-gp4nu]

Sounds like his mind was made up even before he tried the fragrance. It is encouraging to see someone trying to go in a different direction. May be the next one will be more successful.

[@SherlockDave]

"I mean, it's a boring scent, what is this?!" 😂😂 I'm done here! 😂😂😂 Not even going to try to imagine having this. 💀

[@All_world_fragrances]

So you haven’t smelled it? You’re gonna let another man determine what you like?

[@shannon1880]

I actually really like this.

[@escenciasublimes]

I just saw a video from a Francis Kurkdjian collaborator, who says that the way to get the most out of the liquid is to spray it near the skin and rub it so that the oils are activated and the perfume when sprayed near the clothes does not stain.

[@leandrogasperi3669]

Is that unusual explanation included in the box/packaging? If not, how could anyone guess such a rare particularity of a parfum?

[@gladitsnotme]

​@@leandrogasperi3669Everyone would guess it because it's advertised and named after WATER. It would be obvious to anyone who purchased it.

[@paulsselection]

I think this one is a very good release as a flanker and personally I prefer this one to the original because the original is too sharp and too loud.

[@gauravbulani484]

Needs an eau de parfum version of this, with alcohol concentration. This doesnt smell bad.

[@leandrogasperi3669]

There already is an eau de parfum Sauvage (it came out after the eau de toilette, in 2018). A very good one. And normal (with alcohol).

[@mohamedfaroukouahni6003]

The appointment of Francis Kurkdjian as the new creative director was a mistake from the beginning. He is known for his soft, very neutral, and inoffensive creations, whereas Dior’s previous fragrances had a touch of roughness and a distinct persona they embodied. Even in terms of advertising, that was the image they tried to convey. However, with this creation and likely others to come, it seems we are witnessing a dilution of that bold character.

[@gladitsnotme]

You're tripping if you think Francis is known for soft scents. After that first sentence everything else you say is called into question.

[@brenlynch4811]

Much appreciated Sebastian, you called it man ,you sure called it .🤛💪👊👍

[@WeddingDocumentary]

In more positive news, I bought a barely used bottle of Nicolai New York intense for $85 today 😊

[@charlesvelasco3357]

My favorite fragrance!

[@stephenbalk4978]

I’ve kind of seen it as a “clean and fresh gentlemen at work” kind of scent. Not so much an out on a date/trying to impress, it gives me that “boss that feels like your nerdy uncle who’s secretly a punk rock kid in disguise”. Shout out to my dorky punk rock uncle who worked at intel

[@funeka691]

I love the previous releases. Would love to try this one too.

[@lansvale28]

I tried a non alcoholic frag and enjoyed it. It was a very different sensation to wear. Officine Universelle Buly Eau Triple Menthe Concombre Perfume. One of the freshest frags I’ve ever tried.

[@glowboyglow315]

I think it´s targeted for all those new age people that grow hair under their arms and people with sensitive skin, that want deodorants with no alcohol, aluminium free, natural stuff haha

[@funeka691]

Ooohh, stop with the enthusiasm Sebastian 😂😂😂

[@PianoScoreVids]

great video again, thanks

[@gene1647]

You asked for my favorite Dior fragrance. For me, hands down it's Eau Savage Parfum (2012).

[@justinhecker2218]

I tried this at the weekend..i couldnt smell anything of Sauvage at all..scent isn't strong either....I still need to try Elixir too.

[@phillipheard1930]

I can't see how Dior can truly trust that Francis would put his best foot forward with them while he has his own brand.

[@gladitsnotme]

That's unfair. Francis is a professional and it's not his fault if Dior forced him to work with this water based lotion formula.

[@MarkTomeh]

Sebastian how do you feel about this now? Still the same? It's actually grown on me a lot.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Boring. LOL!

[@MsTaffyPulls]

I really liked the reformulated “new look”… I’m wearing it today.

[@bordalesa]

francis kurkdjian begins with the wrong foot with this one

[@Ewe-pt1jw]

Did this new guy for Sauvage also decide to take out the face moisturizer and replace it with a $95 face serum?

[@vittorio870]

Watery perfumes were his USP in his application to Dior!! Let's cut him some slack 😅

[@nasaluleagymnasieskola2845]

Stop harassing him for being honest. He’s telling you what he he think about it. If you like it good for you.

[@unknownorigin8446]

Second best Sauvage after Elixir!

[@osmathgreenle8986]

I think it's a grower. Smelled it in the mall, I like it. Gives me a before opening an indoor pool vibe.

[@michaeljenkinson840]

I think the sent is beautiful I’m getting 12+hours with low projection but the stuff lasts my wife loves it , if I’m going out though it’s definitely the parfum

[@DimaS-bs4ge]

Who gives a f about alcohol free? Elixir is the best in the range.

[@rugby721]

Maybe the results will completely diferent if they put excelent oils and not alchol free. Please change including the alchol.

[@pradeep_sekar]

Its pretty horrible.. feels like an unfinished empty shell.. raw spiky woody ambers for 165€. Francis has done nothing worthy at Dior in 3 years. Power of Water😂

[@stvnfour]

It’s basically a sweet oud without oud. Prefer Boss Oud. Returned the Dior. Made me feel sick after wearing for a night out.

[@matt4590]

I wonder if the alcohol free releases are related to shipping costs? Especially if brands want to push for more direct to consumer sales?

[@ornobislam5106]

Much needed change. This might smell like actual perfume rather than what was present earlier.

[@benjaminceballos165]

Dior must recall all the beautiful bottles, fire mfk this is a catastrophic situation for Dior

[@cmk9495]

Wasn’t one of the Jadore doors alcohol free? As a woman, I spray perfume in my hair. Idc if it causes any damage haha

[@ernestj3081]

I’m loving the new APOM but have no desire to try eau forte! Elixir is my Sauvage go to!!

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Elixir is great!!

[@Charlaaayyy]

Tried it at dillards, honestly I hated it. Plus the ladies at dillards, no disrespect, telling me alcohol doesn't affect performance is mad.

[@chrisls912]

Most of them have no idea what they’re talking about.

[@Paulguynj]

The majority (some exceptions) of fragrance salespersons at a department store are clueless and have no idea what they're talking about. They're usually hired strictly for their sales skills and experience, not fragrance knowledge. Their only goal is to close the sale and use every trick to do so. The best ones are great at saying anything and making you believe them so you will buy.

[@richuncle9689]

There's no limit to the shenanigans these fragrance houses pull on us

[@michaeldevose8923]

Maybe they should have released it as a pure perfume oil that is still alchohol free. I think "water-based " connotes watered down or weak. I've heard one reviewer speak highly of this fragrance. People should sample for themselves and draw their own conclusions.

[@milanmisic3731]

Tnx for this video

[@paris.enigma]

The trend nobody wanted or asked for. I hope this water fad fades as quick as the perfumes.

[@viggenone]

No just no, hate the OG I will never even try this one. I agree with you why? Thanks for the review Sebastian!!!

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

No problem thanks for stopping by. 😀

[@carolmisokane]

I’m curious about this because alcohol free fragrances interest me especially for the ability of rubbing it. J’adore Parfum d’Eau also doesn’t have a super silage or longevity, yet it’s one of my favs because it moisturizes my skin and I can spray it all over my hair, though yes, the technology behind it making it costing more is disappointing. I’m still curious about Sauvage though, not gonna lie 😅

[@demimiforrest1349]

There is the same alcohol free form of J’Adore and I believe it is not selling well. I tried it in store and it does remind me of original J’Adore with really weak performance. Very lotion-y like you said.

[@lr4738]

Who likes sauvage anyway? I’m glad it smells nothing like it, now I’m curious to try it

[@silverfox311]

Thanks for your honest review. Very in line with reviews by other influencers. This will go down in history as one of the very few Dior duds. 👎🏻

[@jdhazel5326]

Given the negative reaction to Eau Forte, with Francis Kurkdjian's high profile reputation, you gotta wonder if this is simply a dud on his part or if his hands were tied by Dior and had to work within the constraints of what they wanted

[@kufkzxkxzvkdvkxz]

"What have they done? Why!?!" LOL

[@andrezavattieri]

Can you please review the new Montblanc collection line. 4 new releases: Incense, Vetiver, Patchouli and Leather

[@enriqueali]

Poor Sebastian! We feel your pain, we really do... 😆😆😆

[@chrisls912]

Total waste. I have Dior Homme Intense but I’m a little frightened to buy DHP. What if it’s so good and I can never find it again? 😅

[@alonchita]

Rumors suggest that Dior Sauvage Eau Forte sponsored the movie Madame Web 🤣🤣🤣

[@Tony-be4tl]

I'll pass on this. Thank you for your honesty.

[@reeethydroo]

It's astonishing to release something this boring at such a high price. As you said, a really bad move by Dior. I wished they could've just introduced a new line or even a new prive fragrance. I won't even bother with this because an alcohol-free fragrance does not really capture my attention

[@SoyeonKDA]

Complete skip. $200 is a joke for this one. I wish you commented on the longevity too since I know a lot are worried about that too with it being without alcohol, how long will it actually last?

[@GabrielGarcia-ip2hs]

Easy wear. Without the sharp alcohol openings. Monsieur Kurkidjian should have broken the mold.

[@nasaluleagymnasieskola2845]

I think this is for people that want to be popular and smell good but don’t know better. I’m sorry but you can get a good perfume for the same amount if you are not mainstream and know what you like.

[@rob409BOI]

They should have just released an eau Fraîche flanker.

[@dixiewinxeqandmore356]

As a general rule, i don't like Sauvage or it's flankers. I like alcohol free perfumes, because it spray in my hair.

[@leandrogasperi3669]

Did you not consider leaving your hair in peace and using parfums on your skin? For the hair, shampoo and/or hair lotions, not parfums.

[@dixiewinxeqandmore356]

@leandrogasperi3669 they say it's bad to apply to skin, the hair is more preferred than the skin.

[@leandrogasperi3669]

@@dixiewinxeqandmore356 I'd never heard that. I'll search, then.

[@m-pamendolare1502]

Skipping it, Dior Homme Parfum is the 👑

[@ferbeybill]

"What is this?" My thoughts exactly.

[@finickybits8055]

Damn, glad I dodged it. Elixir already smells not-Sauvage enough, but at least it stands on its own. To have a flanker that seems unrelated is always so unfortunate. (sitting in a cloud of Mancera Instant Crush today because why not!)

[@Master-tu4kd]

You're staying 193 dollars for an alcohol free fragrance as if that should mean that alcohol is a very expensive ingredient and it is worth paying more for a perfume because of it.

[@acevedobrooklyn]

Wonderful 🎉🎉🎉

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@acevedobrooklyn]

Easy pass 4 me

[@willtownsend7530]

It sounds a bit wishy washy to me 😂everything washed in water.the dior rep in Selfridges told me to rub it in like a moisturiser. Undecided personally Sebastian especially at that price! The latest greatest Dior fave was Feve Delicieuse 250ml from Harrods last year. Had one under the counter was so happy !cant compare the two

[@bloatedtonydanza7798]

Dior milking every cent out of Savage lineup. Next Savage baby flanker? What else 😂

[@chrisls912]

Sauvage Dog 🐕

[@finickybits8055]

@@chrisls912clicked in just to say that 😂 Sauvage Chien “Woof.”

[@AlejandroParedesBobadilla]

9:42 is the best moment of this vid 😅 Ill stick with the eau de parfum or the parfum one.

[@deadlyradiation7977]

It's like alcohol free fragrances are searching for a problem to solve.

[@nawazmeo007]

this is totally useless i bought it yesterday and found it £20 fragrance , all money wasted already have sold it to someone on less then half price 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Oh no

[@JB-sn1ni]

You have to break that bottle in this video that will hit million of views

[@Fenix50]

I need alcohol in my fragrances. But I get it for sensitive skin people. Plus I'm not a fan of the color of the juice

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

It’s certainly his milky looking

[@bradleytalbot9731]

I respect your opinions, which are totally valid, but you seemed to start from a very negative position with this first impressions. I think you were prepared to dislike it, no matter how it smelt!

[@masterofmyfate-gp4nu]

It is a different approach to reviewing fragrances. Giving a fragrance a thumbs down before even smelling it. I would think a fragrance reviewer would be more objective. We like to jump on the bandwagon.

[@floridante2k]

water-based fragrance have never worked on me at all ...

[@dzingunyte]

These brands getting ridiculous pumping all the stuff which is not necessary.

[@gems8167]

Seems like theyre trying to step into the alcohol free territory that nabeel has been dominating. Same milky white color as well.

[@sk8girldecks11]

Finally an honest review. This stuff is absolute dogshit.

[@infernoah4059]

Sauvage Milk de Parfum

[@whankerNJ]

Going back to the well-

[@totalbliss1]

I wouldn't spend eau forte dollars on this.😆

[@deliaholm2653]

Hmm shame it’s not great :/ Alcohol free fragrances remind me of the Jil Sander Sun from the 90s. Did like that tbh

[@nicolasgenet1696]

Quel préjugé quand même sur un parfum sans alcool ! Certes rien de révolutionnaire mais il a au moins le mérite de rompre avec l’ADN de la ligne Sauvage. On peut le détecter légèrement en note de fond. Ce parfum est très évolutif sur la peau. Je le préfère au bout de quelques heures. Quand on le sent à la bouteille, il est plutôt bon. Sur la peau, il faut prendre le temps de le découvrir dans ses phases successives. FK est très critiqué mais il emmène la marque vers quelque chose de plus aérien, moins opulent et cette simplicité me plaiît. Les compositions de FD étaient parfois un peu trop complexes à mon sens. La longévité n’est pas mauvaise et même plutôt bonne. La version parfum de Sauvage reste la meilleure. Et le E de FORTE ne se prononce pas en français. Pas de É.

[@scentanity2280]

... And fast forward to 2030, it is in 😢 the list of "Top 10 Discontinued gems"!

[@BorrowLend]

Come back Francois Demachy

[@flexiblebus]

$200 for a bottle. I think the industry has finally priced me out of the market.

[@z3n7]

Who needs an acohol free fragance??

[@tbrown4080]

It smelled ok but should be alot cheaper

[@cristialex7558]

What the hell Harodds is doing? Where is your fragance?

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

It was supposed to go on Beauty Coming Soon section on the 12th and it didn't make it there until the 15th. So I am hoping it goes up for sale tomorrow. Harrods is taking their time. I will announce it once it's selling! :)

[@cortneyperfume_madness480]

I'm not interested in alcohol free anything! 😘