Concentration Guide
Sauvage exists in several concentrations, and the labels are not marketing. Concentration is the single largest factor in how long a fragrance stays on skin and how far it projects. Here is what each version is, and which one suits which situation.
The three tiers
| Version | Strength | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau de Toilette | Lightest | Daytime, office, heat | $186.87 |
| Eau de Parfum 6.8 oz | Middle | Year-round daily wear | $292.72 |
| Elixir 2 oz | Strongest | Evening, cold weather | $270.38 |
What concentration actually means
Fragrance is aromatic oil suspended in alcohol. The concentration label tells you the ratio. Eau de toilette carries the least oil, so it reads brighter on application and fades sooner. Eau de parfum carries more, so it sits closer to the skin for longer. Elixir sits at the top of the range and is built to be applied sparingly.
This is why a smaller Elixir bottle can cost close to a much larger eau de parfum. You are buying density, not volume — and you will use fewer sprays per wear.
The practical answer
If you are buying one bottle and want it to work all year, take the eau de parfum. If you already own Sauvage and want a version with more presence after dark, the Elixir is the upgrade. The eau de toilette is the right pick if you wear fragrance in hot weather or in close quarters where less is genuinely more.
See the full Christian Dior collection, or compare concentrations across the catalogue: EDP · EDT · Extrait.