🔷 Sauvage Elixir by Christian Dior | Samplin' Samples

[@manygaga1]

how can you state sauvage edt sucks if it's liked by so many? I don't like it either but your arrogance is just sickening.

[@robes08]

Pinned for fun 😂😘

[@daniell5740]

What a stupid thing to say lmao

[@Flippity4]

Subjective taste is just that - it doesn't have to be popular!

[@smellslikeahh]

You know that a fragrance review is subjective right? 😂

[@kez850]

It’s like the pb&j of fragrances. Most people would eat it but that doesn’t mean it’s a masterpiece or inspiring by any means. One day you mature and crave more interesting things 😂

[@taylorbookout506]

This is the sauvage for those who don’t like sauvage. Love the licorice in this and the retro masculine vibe. Sad to see demachy go but glad he left us with another solid release before leaving Dior

[@texasfan8892]

Funny you mention licorice because it is my absolute least favorite note and yet I didn’t detect an ounce of it in this fragrance.

[@robes08]

Def. has a retro vibe. Demachy is off doing other scents for other brands. We will see how he does away from Dior again.

[@THE_Newt]

Solid option that (1) my wife actually likes and (2) got me back in the fragrance game after years of watching from the sidelines. Good solid designer with strong performance. Not the cure for cancer 😂

[@robes08]

It's strong enough it could be a cure that we don't know lol

[@THE_Newt]

@@robes08 hahaha not off the table! 😆

[@Stefcio86]

Me to mate after long time I decided buying something choice from Elixir , Green Irish Tweet , Eros . Choice was for Elixir is strong last long wife like it to and everyone say is strong I used only two spray after wife tell is strong.

[@tsbehr]

The one by Dior that I think can go toe to toe with Sauvage Elixir is Eau Sauvage Parfum (the one I prefer). Demachy is an underrated, not perfect/yet nearly flawless genius. Great review 👍👍

[@xoPRECISEox]

Who is underating Demachy? He was the top perfumer for a whole decade straight. If anything, he's overrated. I can't speak for his women's perfumes, but his men's releases are harsh and bitter smelling. Some people like that because French perfumer's are known for making smooth and airy fragrances, while Demachy was making bombastic borderline niche/Arabian style fragrances. So people who are into niche fragrances will enjoy his crazy aggressive style. I think MFK will be better because his fragrances are more sweet and casual. Demachy fragrances are too serious tbh, there is zero fun or casual with that guy.

[@robes08]

Appreciate it, thank you for stopping by!

[@samwaris908]

I absolutely agree with you on this, the EDT is juvenile but this elixr does justice, expensive but bottle worthy when there are mega discounts sales going on.

[@robes08]

Agreed!

[@buckseyboy]

This is masterfully done. definitely my favourite elixir of the elixir’s and might just about overrided bleu parfum for me now , glad u like it mark knew you would ... people say it has the same high quality lavender as beau de jour and I would have to agree but I love elixir way way more !

[@robes08]

Appreciate your comment, thank you for sharing!

[@hassanaslam8487]

Good unbiased view as always and agree

[@CC33777]

Timely review. Sauvage Elixir is my Christmas/New Year/Holiday fragrance again this year. Love it and I definitely get the vintage Drakkar Noir vibe from this one, with just a reminder of Sauvage built in. And yes it can be worn in any cooler weather from fall to spring. Great video!

[@robes08]

Happy holidays! Enjoy it in good health!

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and I like this fragrance and I give it a 10 out of 10 in my opinion and have a blessed day

[@robes08]

Thanks, you too!

[@adamsalem3002]

Spot on, Heavy lavender amber licorice, that's exactly what it smells like to me. not bad, smell okay.

[@robes08]

thanks for the comment, appreciate your take and I see we both see it the same way!

[@roadreg1820]

I’ve just come across your channel. Really enjoying it! I adore the Elixir Savauge. It will be a classic soon, even if it has elements of fragrances from the past. It’s a great creation. I hated on the EDT for years then finally came around to it recently. I managed to grab a bottle for less than £50. It’s a great frag. Now it’s a few years old, it’s becoming a bit of a timeless classic. It doesn’t need to be a niche fragrance to be ‘good’ or a technical masterpiece. The EDT is a great fragrance, and that’s a fact, even if you don’t like it. There are loads of fragrances I am not a fan of but millions of others are. That doesn’t make it a bad fragrance. It’s all about taste. A fragrance reviewer once coined it ‘the Swiss Army knife of fragrances’, and I agree. Any day, any time, any season, anywhere. You can always rely on Savauge EDT. Bear in mind I used to hate on this fragrance and refused to even entertain the idea of owning it. Great review! I am hoping you will do a review of Armani Code Parfum soon.

[@robes08]

Appreciate the support and welcome to the channel!

[@dspada67]

Modern classic for sure. Cheers brother and seasons greetings. 🎄

[@robes08]

Happy holidays!

[@VDM32]

This elixir IS a masterpiece

[@robes08]

no. but thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@VDM32]

@@robes08 poser

[@davebee70]

I think you are spot on with this one. I’m similar to you as in I can’t stand the edt, I really can’t… Just not my cuppa. And the edp and parfum are a little better but still a pass for me. But this I like a lot, bought a bottle on release. It’s a little different and I do love that lavender. But now you’ve peaked my interest in New Harlem, something I never got around to smelling thus far. Cheers Marc! 🍻

[@robes08]

Dave you must put NH on your sniff list for 2024.

[@baysidedlove3427]

Great review as always 🙏🏽🙏🏽. For me I was never motivated to purchase this fragrance. It is a good fragrance as you said but there are better options out there with that price tag. Thank you Marc for such a creative format on how you review fragrances!!! Test drives, sampling samples🙏🏽🙏🏽 I love it❤️ and much respect Sir.

[@robes08]

Appreciate you and this comment so much! Much love!

[@scentanity2280]

Thank you Marc! I'm glad you mentioned the price aspect of it! But great scent anyway. So far, my closest brush with Sauvage Elixir is the hyped clone, ASAD by Lattafa (of course it's no where near the quality of the original, but gives one an idea of what to expect). And even the clone had to grow on me before I came to like it. I believe Sauvage Elixir may be (just may be) a polarizing scent. I've been waiting for this from the Guru honestly. So thanks for the video, Marc. 😊

[@robes08]

No problem my friend, happy you enjoyed the review.

[@karolis112assassin]

I hope to see dior homme parfum in 100ml your thoughts 😉 cant wait to see review

[@robes08]

Good ol DHP!

[@brenlynch4811]

Cheers M.just the ticket for sure, I have ,wear and quite enjoy Elixir,it’s the only one in the line that is to my taste, probably my age group I suppose and it’s nod to said fragrances of my day 👍,much appreciated sir ✌️🙏👍

[@robes08]

I agree, I feel like this one was made for older heads, almost a bridge of sorts.

[@robertarmstrong6015]

For what it was created to achieve Sauvage EDT is a masterpiece in modern perfumery...irrespective of ones subjective view. A game changer.

[@robes08]

👍

[@kez850]

Funny you mentioned this shares the New Haarlem lavender. I said that in a fragrance board and people laughed at me 😮

[@robes08]

Oh no! Well not too many people have smelled NH to be honest. I think you have a great nose if you see that in this because I do as well.

[@JulioEstrella-ks7wn]

I think this elixir it’s solid release I. The way designers goes if you see and smell all of the designers houses tried the same techniques and for some has failed and others has succeeded to accomplish what they wanted and Dior did that I personally like it and my second favorite elixir that personally own it’s the Hugo boss elixir that also a solid release on my humble opinion I respect you opinion on it

[@Shanester66]

A solid release. Do I reach for it often? Nope. lol Do I reach for anything often? Maybe a select few. lol That's the problem when your collection gets big enough to warrant its own room. You tend to over look really beautiful fragrances. Ive adopted rather unusual ways of rotating through my stash but I will openly admit, Ive become more of a niche snob and the designer end of my collection takes on some dust sometimes. I think my boys grab sprays from this one more than me and they have even grown to enjoy this over the EDT, EDP or Parfum. Merry Christmas brother.

[@robes08]

Love this comment from the Bopper! Thanks my friend for stopping by.

[@ToriZealot]

Love this in the summer ... had it GC-MS tested ... main note was still ambroxan! (automated software analysis)

[@robes08]

makes sense.

[@F48l4N99]

The throwback style of Sauvage Elixir is my reason for liking it. Most of the fragrances in my collection are old school and lavender based like Platinum Egoiste or Drakkar Noir to name a few and this fits in with those. I still get a little of the OG Sauvage in it through the deep dry down tho. Knowing how you feel about the OG, I was expecting some proper bashing but I guess the lavender and darkness combo helped it out. I wore it a lot when it first came out but then it got on the hype train and I smelled it around way too much so I don't wear it much now. Still a great throwback tho.

[@robes08]

Yes the lavender and darkness really helped it to my nose.

[@andreidanielpetre]

Love Elixir, the best from the line and I really don't like the others. Got a 60 ml bottle and I'm happy. For me it's a spicy-balsamic-coniferous scent. The coniferous part pops-up really hard to me. The best name for it would have been Drakkar Noir Elixir 😅. This, Fahrenheit EDT and Eau Sauvage Parfum (2017) is my Dior Holy Trinity. Cheers and thanks for the insight!

[@robes08]

The other 2 you named are amazing!

[@andreidanielpetre]

@@robes08 I have yet to try Dune Pour Homme. A lot people that love 80-90's frags seem to like it.

[@richuncle9689]

Yup, this fragrance has been done in the past but with a modern twist here. Its weird. I don't like it but its so high quality i respect it

[@Exmorted]

As far as I know, it's only the Elixir that stepped outside of the lines of the sauvages I got Sauvage EdP as one of my first fragrances a year or two back, and it smelled great on the test-strip at the mall, but I made the mistake of not trying it properly, and so when I came home, it just smelled almost metallic and sweaty. Like some oily dude who hadn't showered for a week, and so I hate it. I mean you should probably still try the sauvages, but primarily because it would be funny to watch - I don't think you'll be surprised if you go into it expecting a more concentrated version of the EdT.

[@robes08]

I go in expecting nothing much tbh, that's why I was so surprised with this one.

[@enocg21]

Definitely not like the original. Excellent review by the 🐐

[@robes08]

Appreciate that

[@m.houston6643]

I honestly love edt and the edp lol. It’s a catnip fragrance. I like the scents themselves too, but I think I’m an ambroxan lover. I also like molecule 02 which is straight ambroxan I believe.

[@robes08]

You love what you love! Enjoy it in good health my friend

[@jeffjamjeff6669]

While this isn't the greatest thing since sliced bread, I do find this very much enjoyable. I may give it a 9 out of 10 if it cost in the low $100s, but 8 is a solid score. I do think I could see this sprinkled in your top 20 fall list around the 11-12 range. I guess we'll have to wait and see

[@robes08]

You never say never, we will see next fall.

[@xoPRECISEox]

It's an modern take on Drakkar noir that's high quality but overly spicy and cloying.

[@robes08]

solid comment

[@Stefcio86]

After 10 year's I finally bought something again and I liked is strong last long but is not for small rooms two spay is fairly enough with this Elixir maybe outside or club , pub , bigger room can sprays 6 or 8 times. I think this will smell nice in warmer days but not too hot. Any recommendations for summer fragrance ? Not to heavy like this Elixir.

[@robes08]

if you want summer light scents, I'll do one better and suggest a brand. Hermes. Go sniff some of them and you'll find a nice light scent.

[@whysoserious1978]

Savauge EDT is collecting dust, but when it first came out I wore it a lot and it was a hit, lots of attention from people asking about what I was wearing. EDT is good for partying and night out

[@robes08]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the OG.

[@patrickbateman4541]

Not a fan of the lavender in this one because it smells like lavender pods you've left to dry for months that went stale ( Ralphs club uses the same lavender imo ) . I've grown lavender for many years so I know the smell of stale flowers and I can't escape it here Other than that though I do enjoy this one and own it. Nuclear sweet crowd pleaser!

[@robes08]

Amazing comment, love the detail on the lavender here.

[@sergemunitz1153]

Full disclaimer: I never hated Sauvage EDT, I found it maybe a bit simplistic for all the hype but to this day EDT is still my favorite gym scent (and in general for young guys, i.e. not for you and me). The Elixir here is a reasonably complex fragrance (far from EDT) and a huge departure from the original DNA. To me it's missing woods in the base (I have Oud for Greatness that I use instead which has that), but agree licorice and spices are really what sets this one apart.

[@robes08]

Great comment! Thanks for sharing.

[@boogiedaddy3434]

Blue scent profiles make me go noseblind damn near instantaneously in many cases (BDC and Y were gone before I got the sample back in the card). Sauvage EDP lasted about 3 minutes on me. I thought this might be different because everyone talked about how much they changed it. In a way, I suppose it was "better" in that regard as I got a whopping 6-7 minutes out of it before it was undetectable. I'm not a nose, chemist, or any type of pro, but linking the common denominator between the blues had led me to believe that an overdose of Ambrox in combination with certain other materials was the most likely culprit. Now I'm unsure what to think. Is there really no Ambrox in this, or are you just saying it doesn't seem as dominant to you as it is in the others?

[@robes08]

it's still there my friend.

[@Kratos70]

I Do Like It A Lot On My First Time Trying This Say 4 Months Ago, Instead Of Getting This I Saved Up For Coromandel As It Really Knocked My Socks Off Compared To This. But Now, I Will Be Comparing It With Boss, And Gucci Elixir. Whenever I Get Those Samples For A Proper Wearing. I Just Buy The Best For My Taste, And So Should You. Cheers Everyone !

[@robes08]

Coromandel vs this isn't fair. That stuff is crazy good.

[@willycharles-e1j]

I smelled the similarity to Eau Noire immediately, as well as similarities to Drakkar Noir and Masculin Pluriel for me. There is still definitely the bones of Sauvage in here. Sadly Eau Noire was discontinued and relaunched, and I’ve heard it’s not quite the same as that gorgeous green juice.

[@robes08]

Good I'm not going crazy with the Eau Noire reference.

[@shakinlaw1406]

Had to look at the comments section bc I questioned my maturity when Marc says Sauvage EDT is horrible 🤯 but felt better when I saw that even tho we respect his opinion, no one else really shares the thought that Sauvage EDT smells bad. I bought Versace The Dreamer as my first fragrance back in the day bc of Marc’s glowing review of it and it’s about the worst fragrance I’ve ever smelled so I’m settling into the fact that my nose is just the complete opposite from his 😂

[@tarikkardovic3399]

It smells so oldschool, it reminds me of a 80th fragrance but i cant remember wich one, somthing like rocobaroco, im suprised that everyone likes it, guess becouse the performance 🤔

[@robes08]

yes performance is a huge factor with the bros.

[@dc56789]

I tried this on one hand and Boss Elixer on the other hand. I actually preferred Boss Elixer.

[@robes08]

I want to sniff that Boss.

[@林孟錡]

Dior is one of my favorite brand of all times.it’s really shame that they launched this line. And really disappointed that they reformulated Dior homme line.

[@pandafragrance]

Not a shame for LVMH! Their biggest selling line ever.

[@robes08]

DH was a classic line.

[@viggenone]

It's a good fragrance, just not for me, to me it`s a cliché a good cliché but a cliché 😆Me not friend with Lavender. You know I also despise Sauvage, 8 is just IMO. Great Samplin' as usual Marc, thank you!!!

[@robes08]

haha lavender and yourself just don't like each other, I feel for you as everything lately has lavender.

[@viggenone]

I know 😫 I need to understand why I don’t like it, and in small quantities is not a problem, but as the main player 😬

[@steveb8269]

I have a 10ml dabber /sample bottle that dior sent me with my last purchase of DHP, it's ok, but just doesnt inspire me to invest in a full bottle, Im very choosy 😂

[@robes08]

It's not a must have imo

[@KWMonty]

When I sampled this fragrance, my first reaction was, hooray, it doesn't have that sickening smell that the EDT has. After about 15 to 20 minutes there it is. On my skin, it isn't nearly as bad as on the EDT, but it is there enough that it ruined the fragrance for me.

[@robes08]

Great point, I can see that.

[@Kenoji8]

"There shouldn't even be a Sauvage on the name." This is why you NEED to try the Parfum, Marc. I believe that is the bridge fragrance that sort of connects the earlier Sauvage frags (namely the EDP) and the Elixir together. I know I had mentioned before that the later Sauvage and Bleu de Chanel fragrances would most likely be up your alley as opposed to the earlier ones. Seeing your reaction here to Elixir, I am more confident of that now. I think that now that you have tried the Elixir, this will probably be the new favorite for you in the Sauvage line, but still explore the Parfum, too. I think you will find a nice dance between Sauvage Parfum and Sauvage Elixir. Sauvage EDP is...eh, it's okay. It's still got ties to the EDT, so it still has its screechy parts, but not AS bad, I'd say. Still, I'd choose the Parfum or Elixir as my chosen Sauvage frags any day...and really JUST the Elixir if I had to be brutally conservative. Awesome video, as always.

[@robes08]

I'm on my way to the Parfum. I'll be unboxing my EDP first and see how that one goes see the differences.

[@jamesbaird1342]

SOTD Notting Hill by English Laundry. I think of Savage as a cash grab, I know inflation is a problem today in fragrances but I can't justify the money for this one.

[@robes08]

The price they are asking for this... is kinda crazy but people buy it!

[@Gungrave123]

The long awaited..

[@robes08]

👏

[@western-oud1898]

Yep..I’ve always said from the get go when this was released it has nothing to do with sauvage whatsoever and imo was released under the “sauvage” umbrella just for sales because of how popular sauvage was..this could’ve been released as a stand alone fragrance and called “Lavender absolu” or something along those lines

[@robes08]

Truth, but you need those sales. You know what? I'd love a brand to do stand alone note fragrances and named them like Lavender Absolu

[@western-oud1898]

@@robes08 ..👍👍

[@traffictraffic]

This one isn't for me. I love my crowd pleasers but this whole line comes off smelling scratchy and irritates my throat. Maybe it's because in always sniffing it up close lol

[@robes08]

or they are just bad lol

[@JoeSmith-ie3cx]

The Very Cool spray wasn’t too bad either, but everyone forgets about it.

[@robes08]

I can see why tho, it's just a body spray

[@Fourthircondirst]

I wonder if he hates the EdT. 🤣🤣🤣 Sauvage Elixir has become my new signature scent. When Demachy retired, I bought like 3 backup bottles because I’m scared of discontinuation once FK makes a new Dior Men’s fragrance. Nothing against FK, I’m sure what he does for the men’s line will be banger.

[@robes08]

Eventually Dior will do what they did when Demachy started, they started reformulating scents with him as the nose.

[@calinbiris47]

It is very similar to Amouage, i love it

[@robes08]

this comment confuses me... Amouage? this? oh no

[@calinbiris47]

@@robes08 It seems to me that it shares similar ingredients to Lyric Man, that's all. It would be crazy to say it's better than Amouage, or at least equal🙂

[@sergemunitz1153]

I think it’s time for Aventus Absolu review!!! 😊

[@petewisdom1984]

Right after Sboy

[@robes08]

jokes lol

[@robes08]

one day

[@mihailokovacevic8400]

As for the edt, it's good when you smell it in the air from other people. On the other hand, the wearing experience itself is really terrible, absolutely nothing.

[@robes08]

nothing! lol

[@dimitriouin]

I agree . EDT was so metallic and « marketing » success, that when I smelled elixir flanker I was « hmmm je comprends » 🤔… but the price for a so « industrial » and sale volume fragrance . F…. OFF 🤦‍♂️ and they increased again by 25% ( shopper’s drugmart) the margin on this kind of frag should be phenomenal and mass think they have a « produit de luxe » …. This is a stock holder gift for B. Arnault. Nice product but sold at indecent price . It’s « ok » price for mass when they have 3 products. Other flankers are MEHH Marc . Moins métalliques but « insignifiants ».

[@archiexEM]

Solid but still i wont wear it… im a barber and i have like 6 clients that wear it and at least 9 other that wear previous versions..

[@robes08]

I hear ya!

[@NotstarvinMarvin]

I like it but this reminds me of axe but done better and with an oriental touch.

[@robes08]

He's not wrong.

[@firstactionhero]

Sauvage Elixir is the only good sauvage. The Bleu De Chanel Parfum is on the level, though. You should give that one a chance.

[@robes08]

Thanks for sharing!

[@g.a.m.e8126]

Lattafa Asad is a solid alternative to this..

[@robes08]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Mr.Cologne]

There are always fighting over everything 😂😂😂😂. I have to agree that price is crazy..

[@robes08]

😅

[@pandafragrance]

I don’t love this line. I get why it’s so incredibly popular and I can appreciate it for what it is but I do not love that blue shower gel profile. This one is nice enough and dragging that Drakkar Noir facet into the shower gel is cool.

[@robes08]

Agree with you Panda!

[@Gungrave123]

the Parfum is so different from Elixir, nothing even suggests they are the same line. Sweet citrus all the way.

[@robes08]

Thanks for sharing! We will see what I get!

[@savyvoeung2541]

Let go

[@robes08]

✊

[@taraznzoro]

I also dislike the EDT, but the EDP version is the worst perfume you can ever smell

[@robes08]

oh rly! I have that one to unbox lol

[@CurtisDJunior]

Lol, it's so true. But the elixir is so AMAZING!

[@mikeowens4019]

This guy is hands down the best frag reviewer on KZbin.

[@robes08]

🙏

[@DedekMartin]

Sauvage for those who do not enjoy the original Sauvage :)

[@robes08]

True!

[@oceanhedonist265]

He's right. The Sauvage EDT is garbage.

[@robes08]

🗑

[@kevino73]

I like Elixir, but don't love it. To me it's a modern interpretation of some of the powerhouse fragrances from the 80's.

[@robes08]

Good take!

[@scubaleon3460]

Drop a Fahrenheit Elixir and I'll actually want a sniff.

[@robes08]

ooh yes

[@bigpapykane]

Opinions are like assholes. We all have one and they all stink. Unlike Sauvage EDT. Thats Demachy’s 9th Symphonyz. That’s my opinion. Like I said we all have opinions. 😝

[@robes08]

We all do.

[@No_Dice200]

Good release but it's way overpriced.

[@robes08]

100%

[@lonesheepdog6337]

This is too spicy for me. It smells like you've made a gorgeous Indian curry and kept your jacket in the kitchen while cooking it. It might smell good to eat but you don't want your clothes stinking of it.

[@robes08]

too spicy? interesting take. I'll keep that in mind during the next wearing.

[@aliaslan.]

95% similar scent to Azzaro The most wanted.

[@robes08]

oh rly?

[@aliaslan.]

@@robes08 Rly:)

[@damncidd]

VERY opinionated 😂😂