Sandalwood will hold the heart of Christian Dior Sauvage Cologne entirely alone, creamy, dry and utterly assured, though bergamot, mandarin orange and elemi lead the top first in this Parfum concentration, bright and resinous, the elemi adding a peppery, almost citrus pine quality. Sandalwood then takes the middle by itself, creamy and dry, a complete departure from the lighter versions of this fragrance. Olibanum, tonka bean and vanilla close it smoky, sweet and considerably richer than either the Eau de Toilette or the Eau de Parfum manages.
Seven ingredients and a far denser build, and the frankincense in particular is what separates this from being simply a stronger version of the same idea. Sauvage Cologne, a woody aromatic Eau de Parfum, is built for autumn and winter wear.