Dior Sauvage Elixir review

Dior Sauvage Elixir takes second place because it combines a widely praised profile with the lowest verified price among these luxury picks: $199 for a 2.0 oz spray on Dior's US store. Dior describes it as an extraordinarily concentrated version of Sauvage. Top notes of grapefruit, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom lead to a heart of AOP lavender from Nyons, and the base is an ambery woods accord with licorice, Haitian vetiver and patchouli. Dior's own FAQ says it is designed to last well beyond 10 hours and that 1 to 2 sprays on pulse points are enough for a full day and night. It comes in 2.0, 3.4 and 5 oz bottles, and Dior includes a complimentary sample with fragrance orders. The tradeoff is intensity: Dior positions it for fall, winter and evenings and says it projects strongly at first, so it is less suited to warm days or close offices.

Who it is for

men who want a strong, long-lasting evening scent

Price

From $199 for a 2.0 oz spray on Dior's US store as of November 2026.

Sauvage Elixir Spicy and woody notes Add to bag From $199.00 - Spray 2.0 oz
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Top notes of grapefruit with cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom
• Heart of AOP lavender from Nyons, France
• Ambery woods base with licorice, Haitian vetiver and patchouli
• Dior says it is designed to last well beyond 10 hours
• Sold in 2.0, 3.4 and 5 oz sizes

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lowest verified starting price on this list at $199
• Strength: Dior says 1 to 2 sprays cover a full day and night
• Strength: Complimentary sample included with Dior fragrance orders
• Weakness: Dior recommends it mainly for fall, winter and evenings
• Weakness: Projects strongly in the first hours, by Dior's own description
• Weakness: Personalization was unavailable for this item when we checked

Key facts

• Price: From $199 (2.0 oz)
• Concentration: Elixir
• Key notes: Grapefruit, cinnamon, Nyons lavender, licorice, vetiver
• Longevity (Dior): Well beyond 10 hours
• Sizes: 2.0, 3.4, 5 oz

Where it ranks

Dior Sauvage Elixir is No. 2 in our Best Smelling Colognes in the World verdict.