Sauvage Eau Forte Dior 2024

In the already widely expanded portfolio of Sauvage, there were initially high expectations for this release but also no idea where the journey was heading. Without alcohol? Milky liquid?
But let's take it step by step..
Sauvage offers, in addition to the EDT, a sweet EDP, an even sweeter perfume, and finally a sweet-spicy elixir. The commonalities lie not only in the DNA but also in the projection and sillage. These are fragrances that are permanently present and can quickly become annoying.
Sauvage Eau Forte is quite different:
The milky liquid is not only white and matte, but it even looks greasy like milk in the glass. One briefly worries about where to spray it best. Once applied, no film is left behind, and everything dries down immediately. And how does it smell? Wow, okay!
The opening feels angular, sweet, but also spicy to me. Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum comes to mind here, as the tonka bean combination also leaves a bright-sweet-angular impression. In the heart of the fragrance, this impression remains but is captured by green lavender vibes. The combination creates an Akigalawood association for me that reminds me, albeit distantly, of "Bois Impérial | Essential Parfums" or "The Hedonist | Ex Nihilo." Afterwards, the fragrance remains linear in its progression but stays airy and dry at the same time.
It becomes clear to me that this will not be a fragrance for the masses. Not for Sauvage lovers or compliment junkies.
This is Dior as a hipster, neo-alternative, different, far removed from Sauvage. Not only technologically innovative but also a completely foreign scent character.
The performance of the fragrance is crazy and probably due to the new alcohol-free technology. It does not have a permanently present sillage, but it still quickly acts as a room filler. Even 3 hours after application, the spicy-airy mist rises to my nose.
I find it good but can also understand the negative reviews. Because "simple" is something anyone can do. This is controversial and different enough to convince just the right people, not the masses!