Sauvage Dior 2015 Eau de Toilette

For 7 years I smoked and probably missed many nice scent experiences. I usually only put perfume on because my girlfriend wanted it. I never really thought about fragrance nuances, durability and sillage. At most, the bottle, which in my opinion at the time was supposed to reflect the fragrance, guided my selection in one direction or another. But the conscious decision to quit smoking has changed my world. It is not only in sports that I have reached new heights. Also the world, to perceive with the nose, has changed me lastingly.

Shortly after I quit smoking, I decided to buy a new fragrance. Simply as a new start and a small reward for having made it through the first few days. In my mind not to touch the old incense sticks again, I went to the orange illuminated "M" specialty shop/drugstore (do not confuse with the golden M). There I stood now. In front of shelves full of EdP and EdT. No idea of fragrance concentrations and ingredients. No idea at which corner and at which spray head I should press first. Just go for it. So I started to try my hand at Google on my side through the shelves.

Johnny Depp? There's something familiar about that poster. Broodingly, I sprayed a strong hint of ingredients onto a test strip. There he was. The scent I was looking for exactly for this section. Somehow different and new he smelled to me. Just right to put myself in a new smoke-free image. A fragrance I liked to smell and I am happy when I could apply it in the morning after showering. One that induced some self-confidence. More often than not, I would run into the bathroom just to sniff the bottle because I liked the scent so much. The foundation for my enthusiasm for perfume was laid. (I didn't realize the advertisement with Johnny until much later, I always thought he was advertising for a clothing brand and moved on)

To the fragrance:

In the meantime I have been able to try some scents and sharpen my sense of smell. Especially niche fragrances make it difficult for me to classify this very synthetic scent. I used to like the smell a little better. He was more of a knockout or fascination to me. My problem is predominantly Ambrox. Compared to the EdP, however, it is very balanced here. I even find the mixture of the added pepper to be successful and you can clearly see it when spraying it on. The range of applications for the fragrance is also positive. No matter if club, house party or simply in the office and leisure time - the scent always works.

Shelf life:

One lady noticed the smell on her couch cushion two days later. Especially because of the Ambrox. But also on clothes and skin the scent lasts for a long time and easily survives a working day.

Sillage:

Very loud when applying. But after some time very reserved. Therefore, in my opinion, also better suited for the office than the EdP variant.

Flacon:
My favourite feature is clearly the magnetic lid. The bottle itself is very symmetrical and simple. The way I like it